Senior Social Worker - Wolfson Unit

Richmondandwandsworth; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in London is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Wolfson Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit. The role involves leading complex casework, providing supervision, and contributing to service development within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered with Social Work England and have extensive experience in adult social care. The position offers a hybrid work model and many benefits, including generous annual leave.

Benefits

40 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in adult social care.
• Experience in supervising staff.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex discharges and support patient flow.
• Provide supervision and support to Social Workers.
• Manage risks and make evidence-based decisions.

Skills

Leadership in case management

Complex case planning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Legislation knowledge

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Senior Social Worker - Wolfson Unit – Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to take on a pivotal role within the Wolfson Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit at Queen Mary’s Hospital. This is a key position for a professional with a strong track record in adult social care, particularly in hospital discharge planning and neuro-disability.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will be expected to lead on complex casework, provide supervision and guidance to team members, and contribute meaningfully to service development and performance improvement. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary specialist healthcare team to ensure safe, timely, and effective discharges for patients recovering from neurological conditions.

You’ll be joining a committed and knowledgeable team, with access to regular supervision and ongoing professional development through our Adult Social Care Academy.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in adult social care, ideally within hospital or neuro-rehabilitation settings.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases and lead discharge planning processes.
• Experience in supervising staff and contributing to service improvement initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and organisational skills.
• A collaborative mindset and confidence in working across health and social care disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and day-to-day support to Social Workers within the team.
• Lead on complex discharges and support patient flow within the Wolfson Unit.
• Undertake detailed assessments, manage risk, and make clear, evidence-based decisions.
• Act as a safeguarding enquiry officer and oversee new referrals.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support service development and contribute to quality assurance and performance monitoring.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Angela Kelly, Service Manager by email on angela [e-mail].

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 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.

Attached documents

• Anonymised Application Guide for candidates.pdf
• SSW Job Profile.docx