Social Worker Adults - Locality Team

Richmond and Wandsworth; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payment of Social Work England fees

Retention payments every 2 years

Performance-related progression scheme

33 days annual leave + BHs

Job summary

Richmond & Wandsworth Adult Social Care is seeking experienced, qualified Social Workers to join our Locality Team in London. The role focuses on assessments and person-centred support for adults over 18 with physical disabilities or mental health needs.

You will work with residents, carers and partners to promote independence, applying social work standards and safeguarding principles while managing a varied caseload in a hybrid setting (office attendance up to three days per week).

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Have successfully completed your ASYE and possess relevant post-qualification experience.
• Have knowledge of current Adult Social Care legislation, policy and best practice.
• Understand local authority responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, assessment and decision-making skills.
• Have effective time management and organisational skills.
• Be committed to delivering excellent outcomes for residents and service users.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking assessments of adults’ and carers’ needs, strengths and risks to promote independence and prevent harm.
• Working in partnership with residents, carers and partner organisations using a person-centred approach.
• Applying social work values, legislation and professional standards to guide practice.
• Managing a varied caseload and responding appropriately to changing levels of risk and need.
• Contributing to safeguarding enquiries and promoting positive outcomes for adults at risk.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver effective services.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Decision-making

Time management

Organisation

Education

ASYE completed

Job description

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Location (Please use London or Greater London):

London

Closing Date:

22/11/2026

Job Category:

Social work: Adults – Qualified

Directorate:

Adult Social Care and Public Health

Business Area:

ASD - Adult Social Care Services

About Us

Social Worker Adults - Locality Team

£40,260 up to £54,507 per annum

Permanent

36 hours per week

Wandsworth

Office attendance is required for up to three days per week to support collaboration, service delivery and team working.

Objective of the Role

Would you like the opportunity to access training and development opportunities that could lead to career progression and salary enhancements without needing to apply for a new social work post?

Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Care is seeking experienced, qualified post-ASYE Social Workers to join our Wandsworthr the teams focus is to provide a holistic, personalised, strength based service to residents over the age of 18 who have physical disabilities and older people with physical and mental health disabilities

About the Role

• Undertaking assessments of adults’ and carers’ needs, strengths and risks to promote independence and prevent harm.
• Working in partnership with residents, carers and partner organisations using a person-centred approach.
• Applying social work values, legislation and professional standards to guide practice.
• Managing a varied caseload and responding appropriately to changing levels of risk and need.
• Contributing to safeguarding enquiries and promoting positive outcomes for adults at risk.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver effective services.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Have successfully completed your ASYE and possess relevant post-qualification experience.
• Have knowledge of current Adult Social Care legislation, policy and best practice.
• Understand local authority responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, assessment and decision-making skills.
• Have effective time management and organisational skills.
• Be committed to delivering excellent outcomes for residents and service users.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £54,507 per annum (subject to experience).
• £3,000 retention payment every two years.
• Payment of Social Work England registration fees.
• Performance-related salary progression scheme.
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (40 paid days in total).
• Regular reflective and peer group supervision.
• Bespoke Personal Development Plans.
• Access to funded professional development pathways and leadership programmes.#

Closing Date: Sunday 21st November 2026

Shortlisting Date: W/C Monday 2nd November 2026

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.