Adults Social Worker

LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in London is seeking an experienced Social Worker for its Adult Social Care Teams. This role focuses on enabling independence and safeguarding adults, requiring a strong understanding of relevant legislation. Candidates should have post qualification experience in social work and excellent communication as well as decision-making skills. The position offers a salary of up to £52,767, with benefits including a £3,000 retention bonus, extensive annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

£3,000 retention bonus (every 2 years)

Payment of Social Work England registration fee

Performance-related salary progression scheme

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Regular reflective supervision

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have post qualification experience.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of individual and carers' needs.
• Work in partnership with service users and carers.
• Apply social work principles and values to guide practice.

Skills

Good communication skills

Decision-making skills

Time management skills

Education

Post qualification experience in social work

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Social Care Teams

£38,976 - £52,767

Permanent

Full Time

Richmond and Wandsworth

Would you like the opportunity to take on new training and development opportunities that will lead to promotions and pay enhancements without the need to apply for a new Social Work post?

If so, then apply to our Adult Social Care Teams here at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils to shape and develop your career!

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are looking for experienced, qualified post ASYE Social Workers to join our Adult Social Care teams.

The teams consist of Service Managers, Assistant Service Managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers and Social Care Assessors who work across the boroughs. Our focus is to provide a holistic, personalised, strength based service to residents over the age of 18.

About the role

Key aspects of the role include :

• Undertaking assessments of individual and carers needs and risks to encourage independence, provide support and prevent harm.
• Working in partnership with service users and carers using a person-centred approach, with the aim of maximising independence, wellbeing and choice.
• Applying social work principles and values to guide professional practice and respect diversity.

We are committed to the development of our staff; our Adult Social Care Academy offers a range of professional development opportunities for staff in the Adult Social Care and Public Health Department.

You will :

• Have a ‘can do’ attitude to work
• Continuously seek better value for money while meeting resident’s outcomes at lower cost
• Have the interests of residents and service users at heart, and ensuring they receive the highest standards of service provision
• Take a team approach that values collaboration and partnership working.
• Have knowledge of current developments in relevant legislation, national guidance and frameworks and how to access more detailed information when necessary, including the local authority’s responsibility to safeguard adults at risk
• Be able to make rapid judgements, at times in emergencies

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Candidates must have post qualification experience along with a good knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority responsibilities in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. You must have good communication, decision-making and time management skills.

To apply for this role please complete the application form which will ask you for CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the requirements of the role. The application process for this campaign will be anonymised.

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

In return for your skills, knowledge and experience, we can offer you a salary up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience).

Benefits

• £3,000 retention bonus (every 2 years’ service)
• Payment of Social Work England registration fee
• Performance related salary progression scheme
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (40 paid days in total)
• Regular reflective supervision and peer group supervision
• Bespoke Personal Development Plans>

Amazing fully funded training opportunities and career pathways including – Practice Educator; Leadership and Management; Best Interest Assessor; Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP); Social Work Apprenticeships; Coaching and Mentoring and Adults Safeguarding at Risk.

Access to Research in Practice membership and Institute of Leadership and Management resources.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.