Social Worker

Connected Local Government; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking an experienced Social Worker to enhance Adult Social Care services. In this role, you'll conduct assessments, promote well-being, and support clients to achieve independence. Offers include a £3,000 retention bonus every 2 years and inclusive team culture. Applicants must have Social Work qualifications and relevant experience in Adult Social Care. Flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package are available.

Benefits

£3,000 retention bonus every 2 years

Payment of Social Work England registration fees

Specialist safeguarding training

Regular reflective supervision

Opportunities to develop professional skills

40 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation around safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out holistic assessments of individuals and carers.
• Work collaboratively with residents and partners.
• Apply social work principles throughout your work.
• Support residents to maximise independence.

Skills

Excellent communication

Decision-making

Time-management

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Social Worker

£38,976 to £52,767

Permanent

LBR - 1st Floor Centre House, 68 Sheen Lane, Sheen, SW14 8LP

Objective of role

Would you like the chance to shape and strengthen Adult Social Care across Richmond and Wandsworth?

Are you motivated by delivering outstanding practice and working within a supportive, forward‑thinking service?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

We are seeking an experienced, qualified Social Worker to join our Richmond and Barnes Social Care Team. This friendly and well‑established team includes Social Workers and Social Care Assessors who are co‑located with District Nurses and Community Matrons, creating a truly integrated, multidisciplinary environment.

Why Join Us?

You’ll work with adults aged 18+ with physical disabilities and older adults with complex needs, using personalised and strengths‑based approaches to support their independence and wellbeing. We offer manageable caseloads, flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.

Our East Sheen office is just 12 minutes from Clapham Junction, with onsite parking. You’ll be based close to two large GP practices, the local library, Sheen Day Centre and the Alzheimer’s Carers Café—making partnership working easy and effective.

About the role

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

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

What We’re Looking For

You’ll bring:

• 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: 22/02/26

Shortlisting Date: W/C 23/02

Interview Date: W/C 02/03

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.

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.