Social Worker - Adults

The Role

Make a Real Impact - Join Southwark's Adult Social Work Services

Are you a passionate social worker ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and people with physical disabilities? Do you value a collaborative, innovative environment where your skills are recognised and your development is supported?

If so, we'd love to welcome you to Southwark.

At Southwark Council, our Adult Social Work Services are made up of diverse, multi-disciplinary teams who are committed to helping residents live with dignity, independence, and purpose. Our work spans a range of specialisms, including older adults, physical disabilities, dementia care, and support for unpaid carers - and we're looking for dedicated professionals to join us on this journey.

Why Choose Southwark?

More and more social workers are choosing the long-term rewards of a permanent role - and Southwark offers the stability, support, and career growth that makes a lasting difference.

Here's what you can expect:

• Career stability and clear progression pathways
• Funded training and professional development
• Generous annual leave and pension contributions
• Flexible, hybrid working options
• A supportive, inclusive team culture that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion
• Direct access to senior practice leaders, including our Principal Social Worker and Principal Occupational Therapist

We're proud to be a forward-thinking borough that embraces technology, encourages fresh ideas, and is committed to continually improving the way we work - so you can focus on delivering outstanding support to those who need it most.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking qualified social workers who:

• Are registered with Social Work England and have completed their ASYE
• Are confident in adult social care practice, with an understanding of the Care Act, safeguarding, and strengths-based approaches
• Have experience working with older adults and/or people with physical disabilities
• Are collaborative, reflective, and committed to professional growth
• Embrace new ideas and technologies to improve outcomes

Whether you're seeking a new challenge or looking for a borough where you can grow and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now

To apply, please indicate which team you're interested in joining. Learn more about our teams and what they do here.

Join Southwark and be part of a service where your work truly matters - and where your career can thrive.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Recruitment timetable

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 21st July 2025

Interview date/s: To Be Confirmed

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.