Social Worker

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Job summary

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils is seeking an experienced qualified Social Worker for the Teddington and Twickenham Locality Team. The role is permanent and full time, based at the Teddington Health and Social Care Centre and Whitton Corner centre with co-location alongside District Nurses and Community Matrons.

You will carry out holistic assessments, work with residents and families in a strengths-based, person-centred way, and apply anti-discriminatory practice to promote independence and

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• Post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation.
• Excellent communication, decision-making and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out holistic assessments of individuals and carers, identifying needs, risks and opportunities for independence.
• Work collaboratively with residents, families and partners using a strengths-based, person-centred approach.
• Apply social work principles, professional curiosity and anti-discriminatory practice throughout your work.
• Support residents to maximise independence, promote wellbeing and prevent harm.
• Contribute to multi‑disciplinary team work within the locality.

Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Time-management

Anti-discriminatory practice

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker£40,260 - £54,507 PermanentFull TimeTeddington Health and Social Care Centre, and Whitton Corner health and Social care Centre

Objective of role

Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Services are looking for an experienced qualified Social Worker within the Teddington and Twickenham Locality Team.

The team consists of 14 Social Workers, 4 Social Care Assessors, 2 Senior Social Workers and 2 Assistant Service Managers, with 1 Service Manager. We are co-located with the local District Nurses and Community Matrons in our 2 bases in Teddington and Whitton.

About the role

You will:

• Carry out holistic assessments of individuals and carers, identifying needs, risks and opportunities for independence.
• Work collaboratively with residents, families and partners using a strengths‑based, person‑centred approach.
• Apply social work principles, professional curiosity and anti‑discriminatory practice throughout your work.
• Support residents to maximise independence, promote wellbeing and prevent harm.
• skills.

Our Commitment to You

You will receive:

• £3,000 retention bonus every 2 years(qualified staff)
• Payment of Social Work England registration fees
• Specialist safeguarding training
• Regular reflective supervision
• Close support from experienced managers
• Opportunities to develop and expand your professional skills

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• Post‑qualification experience in Adult Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority duties, particularly around safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, decision‑making and time‑management skills.

Closing Date: Sunday 20th September 2026

Shortlisting Date: W/C Monday 28th September 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 – please note interviews will be held face to face.

Test/Presentation: Please note that there will be a test as part of the interview process. The test will include a case study and questions prior to the interview

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 Act1974 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.