Senior Social Worker - Localities

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are seeking experienced Senior Social Workers to join their Localities Teams. The role focuses on improving outcomes for vulnerable adults, involving assessments, safeguarding, and managing budgets. Staff development opportunities are offered through the Adult Social Care Academy, and the position includes a £3,000 retention bonus for qualified staff.

Benefits

£3,000 retention bonus for qualified staff

Payment of Social Work England registration fee

40 days of annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Current registration with Social Work England required.
• Experience in safeguarding vulnerable adults and local authority responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of individuals and carers' needs.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults in line with statutory duties.
• Supervise a Social Worker and Social Care Assessor.

Skills

Communication

Decision-Making

Time Management

Education

Relevant professional qualification in social work

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable Adults?

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are seeking experienced Senior Social Workers within Adults to join our Localities Teams. We focus on improving outcomes for vulnerable adults and their carers while supporting independence.

The team includes a Service Manager, Assistant Service Managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, and Social Care Assessors. They provide a holistic, personalised, strength-based service to residents over 18 with physical disabilities and older people with physical and mental health disabilities.

We are committed to staff development through excellent learning and training opportunities available via the Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Care Academy.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Undertaking assessments of individuals and carers' needs and risks to promote independence, provide support, and prevent harm. Working in partnership with service users and carers using a person-centered approach.
2. Applying social work principles and values to guide professional practice, respecting diversity, and working within the Care Act 2014 and other statutory frameworks.
3. Safeguarding vulnerable adults in line with statutory duties and best practices.
4. Maintaining professional standards and developing core skills and knowledge.
5. Managing budgets, including authorising assessments, reassessments, and arranging funding within available resources to meet individual support plans.
6. Supervising a Social Worker and Social Care Assessor within the team.
7. Handling complex cases and leading by example through exemplary practice.

This role involves hybrid working, including based at the Council's offices in Wandsworth, working from home, and conducting visits as required.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• A relevant professional qualification in social work and current registration with Social Work England.
• Evidence of successfully completing the ASYE programme or demonstrating equivalent capabilities and knowledge.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Post-qualification experience with good knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority responsibilities in safeguarding vulnerable adults.

We also offer:

• £3,000 retention bonus for qualified staff (every 2 years of service).
• Payment of Social Work England registration fee.
• Regular reflective and peer supervision.
• Personal Development Plans tailored to individual needs.
• Access to a range of professional learning and development opportunities.

We encourage early applications as the vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We promote equality and diversity, valuing differences that enhance our service delivery. This campaign is anonymised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. Some roles may be exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and appointments will be conditional on a satisfactory DBS check.

Our benefits include 40 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan.