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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Social Worker

Salary

GBP 40,260 - 54,507 per year

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Description

We are seeking experienced, qualified post ASYE Social Workers to join our Wandsworth Locality - Balham, Tooting and Furzedown Team.

The role involves undertaking assessments of individual and carers needs and risks to encourage independence, provide support and prevent harm.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Undertaking assessments of individual and carers needs and risks
  • Working in partnership with service users and carers using a person-centred approach
  • Applying social work principles and values to guide professional practice and respect diversity

You will:

  • Have a ‘can do’ attitude to work
  • Continuously seek better value for money while meeting resident’s outcomes at lower cost
  • Have the interests of residents and service users at heart, and ensuring they receive the highest standards of service provision
  • Take a team approach that values collaboration and partnership working

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Post qualification experience
  • Good knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority responsibilities in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults
  • Good communication, decision-making and time management skills

Benefits:

  • £3,000 retention bonus (every 2 years’ service)
  • Payment of Social Work England registration fee
  • Performance related salary progression scheme
  • 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (40 paid days in total)
  • Regular reflective supervision and peer group supervision
  • Bespoke Personal Development Plans
  • Amazing fully funded training opportunities and career pathways

Skills

Required

  • social work
  • assessment
  • person-centred approach
  • safeguarding

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/social-worker-105358

Apply on Richmond and Wandsworth Council