NRPF Social Worker

Why Southwark?

Everyone who works at the council does so because of their commitment to public service and the people we serve.​ We have so much to be proud of. We are a values-led organisation, who prioritise our services to residents and have committed and dedicated staff. Our community relies on our organisation and the job we do to bring partners together to the benefit of everyone who lives here. The ongoing economic and social pressures which our community face mean our residents and our partners need the council to be at the top of its game.​ It is important to regularly step outside of our day-to-day work and concerns and remind ourselves of our purpose as an organisation.

This is especially true when we are going through change because without purpose change can feel burdensome and unnecessary.​ ​Our vision for the borough is outline in our Southwark 2030 strategy which sets out our principles and challenging goals for us to deliver. ​ Our purpose is to work to deliver the 2030 vision and goals, to ensure that residents and communities in Southwark have the opportunity to live their best lives.​ ​Our ambition is to be powered by our people, putting residents at the heart of everything we do and supporting staff as our greatest asset.​ ​Future Southwark aims to support our staff and change the way we work so that we can deliver our vision and purpose. ​ ​

What You'll Be Doing

Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.

Southwark Council is seeking an outstanding social work candidate for its No Recourse to Public Funds team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Do you think you have what it takes?

Click on the Vacancy Information document for further details about this role, please give examples of how you meet the required criteria in your supporting statement.

What We're Looking For

Based in Southwark Council’s Community Support, and reporting to unit’s Team Manager, the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Social Worker will assess the social care needs of migrants with no recourse to public funds.

As a qualified social worker, you'll assess the social care needs of adults, and children of adults with no recourse to public funds, ensuring that support is provided to those who are most in need. You will be responsible for assessing people's support needs, and signposting those who are not eligible for support to other organisations for assistance.

You will apply your knowledge of immigration, human rights and social care to the work of the team and the assessments and reviews that you undertake.

Additional Information

Recruitment Timeline:

Closing date: 4th October 2026

Shortlisting date: week commencing 5th October 2026

Interview date: 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.

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 initiative . We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

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

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