Social Worker – Community Duty & Safeguarding Team REF: 2796

Career grade PO2- PO3: £44,937 pa rising in annual increments to £51,228 pa inc LW.  

2 X Permanent and Full Time

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

Public health hosts specialist commissioning teams, including sexual and reproductive health (SRH), HIV and substance misuse. The SRH team supports the provision of services across five local authorities and the southeast London (SEL) integrated care board (ICB). The sexual health team also hosts and manages the London HIV Prevention Programme (LHPP) on behalf of all London local authorities. Substance misuse commissioners also work strategically across southeast London and hold some joint contracts across this footprint. This role will support commissioners and public health specialists in discharging their role.

About the Team

We are looking for a proactive, conscientious, and flexible Social Worker to join our Community Duty and Safeguarding Team. This is a fast-paced service as part of the front door teams for Adult Social Care team. You will play a key role in responding to referrals, managing risk, and supporting adults to remain safe and independent within the community.

The team works across a broad range of areas including safeguarding, Older people, Physical and Learning disabilities with complex social care needs. You will need to be adaptable and open to supporting across different workstreams, depending on service demand.

You will act as a key point of contact and liaison between internal teams and external partners, including health professionals, care providers, and other agencies. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as you will be working collaboratively to deliver timely and effective interventions.

While experience in safeguarding or duty work is desirable, we welcome applicants with transferable skills. These may include risk assessment, case management, partnership working, and the ability to analyse and apply information to support decision-making. You will be supported to develop your knowledge and skills within the role.

We are operating within a challenging financial environment, and the ability to work efficiently, prioritise effectively, and manage competing demands is essential. In return, you will be part of a dedicated and supportive team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and safeguarding outcomes.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Social Worker to join our Community Duty and Safeguarding Team, delivering a responsive and high-quality service to adults in the community.

This is a fast-paced frontline role where you will be responsible for triaging referrals, managing urgent situations, and undertaking timely interventions to safeguard adults at risk. You will work with individuals aged 18 and over who may have a range of needs, including physical health conditions, learning disabilities, and other vulnerabilities.

A key part of the role involves undertaking safeguarding concerns, completing reviews, and developing and updating support plans to ensure individuals receive appropriate, person-centred care. You will be expected to apply a strengths-based approach while managing risk effectively.

You will also be required to carry out urgent home visits to assess needs, respond to safeguarding concerns, and ensure immediate risks are addressed. The ability to make sound professional judgments in dynamic situations is essential. You will also complete Mental Capacity Assessments in line with the relevant legal framework, ensuring that individuals are supported to make decisions wherever possible, and that best interest processes are followed where required.

This role requires strong partnership working, as you will liaise with health professionals, care providers, housing, and other agencies to coordinate effective outcomes. You must be organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities within a busy duty environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Social Worker who thrives in a dynamic setting and is committed to promoting independence, dignity, and safety for adults in the community.

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

Job Description and Person Specification

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 12 midnight on Sunday 26^th April 2026

Shortlisting date: W/C 27th April 2026

Interview Date: W/C 4^th May 2026

Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion, please contact: Eliesha Caprice – Team Manager, on Ecaprice@lambeth.gov.uk

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.