Senior Social Worker

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Social Work England fees paid

Regular supervision

Personal development plans

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are recruiting a Senior Social Worker to support adults with disabilities and health needs. You will lead complex cases, provide professional guidance and drive high-quality social care practices within the Richmond & Barnes Social Care Team.

Based in East Sheen with a flexible hybrid working arrangement, you will influence outcomes, supervise colleagues, and contribute to ongoing development and safeguarding activities for 18+ residents.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and SW England registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of Care Act 2014, safeguarding and statutory guidance.
• Ability to undertake complex assessments, manage risk and make sound decisions.
• Experience supervising and supporting colleagues.
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex assessments, care planning, risk management and safeguarding interventions.
• Collaborate with residents, carers and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Apply Care Act 2014 and relevant legislation.
• Manage care planning budgets.
• Provide supervision and quality assurance to colleagues.
• Model high-quality practice and contribute to team leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Supervision

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Senior Social Worker£46,206 - £55,992PermanentFull TimeLBR, 1st Floor Centre House, 68 Sheen Lane, East Sheen, SW14 8LPOther Information: Internal and external advert. Hybrid working arrangement combining office, home and community-based working.

Objective of Role

Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to take on a senior role where your expertise, professional judgement and leadership truly make an impact? As a Senior Social Worker within the Richmond & Barnes Social Care Team, you will play a key role in supporting adults to maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life. You will work with residents aged 18+ who have physical disabilities, long-term conditions and a range of physical and mental health needs, ensuring they receive personalised, strengths-based support. You will lead on complex casework, provide professional guidance to colleagues and contribute to the continued development of high-quality adult social care services.

About the Role

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are seeking a skilled Senior Social Worker to join the Richmond & Barnes Social Care Team. This opportunity will enable you to manage complex cases, provide professional oversight and contribute to outstanding adult social care practice. About the Team: The team consists of Social Workers and Social Care Assessors co-located with District Nurses and Community Matrons to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary support. Based in East Sheen, the team works closely with local partners to provide holistic and personalised services.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex assessments, care planning, risk management and safeguarding interventions.
• Work collaboratively with residents, carers and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Apply the Care Act 2014 and relevant legislation.
• Manage care planning budgets effectively.
• Provide supervision and quality assurance to colleagues.
• Model high-quality practice and contribute to team leadership.

What We Offer

• £3,000 retention bonus every two years (qualified staff).
• Payment of Social Work England registration fees.
• Regular reflective and peer supervision.
• Bespoke Personal Development Plans.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid working.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• 1. Recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• 2. Significant post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care.
• 3. Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding and statutory guidance.
• 4. Ability to undertake complex assessments, manage risk and make sound professional decisions.
• 5. Experience providing professional supervision and support to colleagues.
• 6. Excellent communication, partnership working and relationship-building skills.

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing Date: 13 September 2026
• Shortlisting Date: Week commencing 14 September 2026
• Interview Date: TBC
• Test/Presentation: Written test

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

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).