Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
Social Worker
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About Us
Social Worker
£40,260 - £54,507
Permanent
Full Time
Teddington Health and Social Care Centre, and Whitton Corner health and Social care Centre
Objective of Role
Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Services are looking for an experienced qualified Social Worker within the Teddington and Twickenham Locality Team.
The team consists of 14 Social Workers, 4 Social Care Assessors, 2 Senior Social Workers and 2 Assistant Service Managers, with 1 Service Manager. We are co-located with the local District Nurses and Community Matrons in our 2 bases in Teddington and Whitton.
You Will
About the Role
- 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
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Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- 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.
Important Dates
- Closing Date: Sunday 20th September 2026
- Shortlisting Date: W/C Monday 28th September 2026
- Interview Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 – please note interviews will be held face to face.
Test/Presentation
Please note that there will be a test as part of the interview process. The test will include a case study and questions prior to the interview.
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
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.
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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.
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
Attached Documents
- Job Profile Social Worker 2026.pdf
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