Senior Social Worker – Localities

Senior Social Worker – Localities Team
Location: Wandsworth
Salary: £42,192 – £51,127
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Are you an experienced social worker passionate about empowering vulnerable adults and making a lasting impact?

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are seeking dedicated Senior Social Workers to join our Localities Teams. Our mission is to improve outcomes for vulnerable adults and their carers, while promoting independence and personalised care.

About the Team:
Our Localities Teams support adults aged 18+ with physical disabilities, older adults, and individuals living with mental health challenges. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team made up of a Service Manager, Assistant Service Managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, and Social Care Assessors. Together, we deliver holistic, strengths-based services tailored to each individual’s needs.

Why Join Us?
We are committed to developing our workforce through our well-established Adult Social Care Academy. You’ll benefit from ongoing professional development, reflective supervision, and opportunities to grow your skills and leadership.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct strengths-based assessments for individuals and carers, promoting independence, safeguarding wellbeing, and preventing harm.
• Apply a person-centred approach, working in partnership with service users and carers.
• Uphold professional social work values and promote equality, inclusion, and diversity.
• Operate within the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
• Lead on safeguarding cases involving vulnerable adults, ensuring statutory duties and best practices are met.
• Manage complex caseloads, demonstrating leadership in practice and decision-making.
• Supervise and support a Social Worker and a Social Care Assessor.
• Assist in managing budgets effectively, including authorising assessments, reviews, and arranging funding for support plans.
• This is a hybrid role, involving time at the Council offices in Wandsworth, remote working, and community visits as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified social worker with current registration with Social Work England
• Completion of the ASYE programme (or equivalent experience demonstrating capability)
• Strong communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
• In-depth understanding of adult safeguarding, relevant legislation, and local authority responsibilities
• Experience supporting and mentoring others in a team setting

What We Offer:

• £3,000 retention bonus (paid every two years for qualified staff)
• Social Work England registration fee paid
• 40 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous pension plan
• Regular supervision and peer support
• Bespoke personal development plans and access to ongoing training

Key Dates:

• Application deadline: 8th June 2025
• Shortlisting: Week commencing 9th June 2025
• Interviews: Date to be confirmed

If you have any questions about the role, please email: recruitment@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Please note: We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of interest. Apply soon to avoid disappointment.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:
We are committed to equality, diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace. We particularly welcome applications from disabled individuals and people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, where representation is currently low.

Richmond & Wandsworth Councils are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding. Roles may be subject to DBS checks and are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 where applicable.