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Lambeth Adult Social Care are opening their recruitment for Newly Qualified Social Workers in the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) for Cohort 2024 - 2025.

REF: 1747

Hybrid Working

S02: £40,005pa rising in annual increments to £41,286pa inc LW.

Permanent and Full Time x3

About Us:

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. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

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.

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.

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for three NQSWs posts, one is a position in our hospital team and two will be based in our adult learning disabilities team. Both teams require you to assess adults under the Care Act 2014 as well as providing support in the community.

All NQSWs will take part in the 12-month ASYE programme. The Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) ensures that Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) receive consistent support in their first year of practice to become confident, competent, and resilient practitioners. This is open for those who have or will receive their social work qualification in the next coming months and wish to be considered for the ASYE programme in Lambeth.

If appointed, upon successful completion of your ASYE you will move into an Social Worker position earning up to £41,967 pa LW

Why Lambeth: -

Fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Lambeth Town Hall and Civic Centre buildings

Competitive Salaries

Up to 35 days annual leave, dependent upon continuous service

5 Minutes from London Underground and excellent transport links into the centre of London

Hybrid/Flexible working

Cycle to Work Scheme (including City Bike Hire scheme)

Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme

We’ll support all Social Workers fully with professional development opportunities so that you can build the experience you need for the career path you want.

We have a good track record of ‘growing our own’ and offer training to those interested in becoming a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor, or Approved Mental Health Practitioner as well as the opportunity to progress to management roles. Staff surveys report high levels of satisfaction in the department. Feedback from recent staff surveys includes:

“The Council is a doing a brilliant job and finding positive outcomes for residents in the borough. There is a willingness to look at doing things constructively and better at all levels. I am pleased to be a part of that.”

“I enjoy my team and feel supported. Flexible working has ensured that I continue to enjoy my job. This is very important to me.”

“I’ve been really impressed by Lambeth's response to this crisis. Actions and plans were put in place quickly to protect staff both in the hospital and communities and there has been a real feeling of togetherness in the whole directorate.”

Your well-being is also our priority and to support our workers we host staff forums for Black, Asian and Multi Ethnic, LGBTQ+ and disabled people in our division. We have a varied and inspirational learning and development offer which includes classroom based (currently virtual)/online resources and hold practice weeks and an annual staff conference.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hugh Curtis at HCurtis@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 21 July 2024.

Interviews: Week commencing 5 August 2024.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.

Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Hybrid Working.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.

Discounts at local restaurants.

Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.

Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.

Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

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 .

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