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About the Role
The Forensic Mental Health Social Work Team works closely with a multidisciplinary team, providing support and advice to adults with severe and enduring mental health problems and significant forensic histories. As a Social Worker, you will deliver a quality, responsive, safe, and person-centred service to support and promote the well-being of Lambeth residents. Safeguarding Adults is a key focus, and all staff are expected to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people. The role requires good organisational and communication skills and familiarity with current legislation and policies. We are seeking experienced Social Workers committed to working in Mental Health and towards achieving Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification. Professional development opportunities will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Deliver a quality, responsive, safe, and person-centred service to support and promote the well-being of Lambeth residents.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers.
Requirements
- Familiarity with current legislation and policies.
- Must be eligible to apply for an Enhance Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
- Must undertake a Cifas check.
- CV and supporting statement must clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria marked “A” for application.
Skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills
Location
- South London
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week office based, maximum 2 days per week home working)
Experience Level
- Experienced Social Workers
Education Level
- Working towards Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification
Salary/Compensations
- Career grade PO2 – PO3: £44,937 pa rising in annual increments to £51,228 inc LW
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Stonewall diversity champion
- Living Wage Employer
- Guaranteed interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria
About the Company
- Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents.
- Lambeth Council has bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.
- Adult Social Care in Lambeth is one of the highest performing services in the country.
- In 2026, Adult Social Care received a strong overall “Good” rating from the Care Quality Commission and our commitment to equity and inclusion in the borough was rated as “Outstanding”.
Equal Opportunity
- We are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all.
- We are committed to safer recruitment.
- Proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion.
- Proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
- Guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.