London Borough of Sutton
Social Worker - Adult with Learning Disabilities
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Social Worker - Adult with Learning Disabilities
Social Worker (Learning Disabilities) – Sutton Borough Council
About The London Borough of Sutton
The London Borough of Sutton is located within 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Situated in zone 5, Sutton offers:
- Award-winning parks and open spaces
- Low crime rates
- Affordable housing and high-quality schools
- Strong resident engagement and satisfaction
- A commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive community while addressing financial challenges through service improvements
Under its “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan, the Council focuses on enhancing health, wellbeing, and education for residents and future generations. Sutton proudly houses:
- The Royal Marsden Hospital
- The Institute of Cancer Research
Additionally, through London Cancer Hub, Sutton is becoming the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment with projected benefits:
- 13,000+ jobs created
- £1.2bn annual contribution to the UK economy
- A thriving community of scientists, doctors, and innovative companies driving economic and healthcare advancements
The Council is also a key player in the South London Partnership, working collaboratively with surrounding boroughs to pursue strategic growth, regeneration, and investment, ensuring Sutton continues evolving into a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
About the Role and Ideal Candidate
Job Title: Social Worker (Learning Disabilities)
Reports to: One of the Assistant Team Managers
Main Responsibilities:
- Support Sutton residents with learning disabilities through care and statutory assessments under the Care Act framework.
- Maintain exceptional casework standards, using supervision and case trackers for timely workflow management.
- Develop team performance by participating in team development sessions and peer-group supervision.
- Contribute to cost-effective service provision and co-produced service improvements with service users and carers where applicable.
- Participate in ad-hoc duty rotas, taking over duties in the absence of the specified Social Worker.
- On a roster basis, perform as an enquiry officer for statutory safeguarding investigations.
Person profile:
- Passionate, dedicated, and innovative Social Worker looking to grow their career within a supportive, high-performing team.
- Committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals supported.
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About Us
Council Vision and Culture
- Sutton prioritises resident satisfaction, quality services, and inclusivity, reflecting in both our strategic “Ambitious for Sutton” plan and our day-to-day work.
- Residents’ opinions drive critical decisions about):
- Key issues affecting the borough
- High street regeneration
The Adults with Learning Disabilities (LD) Team
- This high-performing team operates within a strength-based, person-centred social work model, leveraging:
- Community engagement to deliver statutory Care Act requirements.
- Strength-based approaches, always supportive of services users with lived experience.
- The team is characterised by:
- Experienced, nearby management (always available on-site)
- Leadership visibility and a culture of psychological safety
- Peer support demonstrated in emotional containment, and both formal and informal debriefs
Development Opportunities
- Clear career progression, frequent reflective supervision, and collaborative culture across teams.
- Regular multi-disciplinary work with healthcare professionals, therapists, and other experts.
- Training governance, agile working arrangements (Flexible Working – Smarter Working Scheme), and autonomy for employees.
- Welcoming, supportive environment:
- Long-standing team members contribute to knowledge and experience sharing
- Buddy system to support new hiressettling in
- Open-door policies and accessible management for queries and professional development.
Work-Life Balance Focused
- Flexible and modern working:
- Prominent IT infrastructure: Trial for Google Chromebooks.
- Flexibility to work in hybrid modes – not restricted to office attendance, aligning with the borough’s commitment towards innovative work models.
- Benefits include comprehensive learning and development program and significant opportunities for career advancement.
Employee Benefits
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Work-Life Balance:
- Generous annual leave: 26-32 days + bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
- Flexi-time (for roles within grades 1-9)
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Care and Support:
- Three volunteering days per year
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
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Discounts & Practical Support:
- Discounted shopping, eating out, and leisure through partnerships
- Subsidised gym membership, eye tests including contributions toward glasses
- Local Government Pension Scheme
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Mobility and Home:
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme, bicycle loan facilities
- Homelink car parking scheme
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Application Process
As Sutton embraces digitisation, applications will be accepted online, asking participants to outline:
- Skills
- Experiences
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for the role
AI Note
Applicants should be aware of Sutton's neutral AI-acceptance policy:
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Applicants must not rely exclusively on AI to prepare submissions, but can avail tools in conjunction with authentic responses.
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The council prioritises competitiveness, unique allowances, and diversity per Sutherland’s PRIDE values:
- Professionalism
- Respect
- Inclusiveness
- Decisiveness
- Empathy
All professional closing promises akin to transparency may come under cognitive appraisal.
Application Guidance:
- Timely submission encouraged, secondary to the stated closing date for strong competition.
- Anonymised under the Sutton's Diversity charter. This anonymises interviews and reduces bias to focus on skill sets and experiences.
All correspondence, including screening decoys, should ensure a focus on equality and inclusion as categorized by:
- Age
- Cultural background
- Neurodiversity and more
Match and Combine Inclusivity
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Underlined statement on workforce diversity and underrepresented: Welcome diverse engagements for timeliness and quality.
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Family-and work-life balance policies consist of:
- Benefits for family-friendly environments
- Inclusive staff engagement
- Family resource support
- Active regulatory role in parent childcare, among ability woman-led infrastructure support schemes.
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As a disability-confident employer for accommodated work.
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Accredited London Living Wage provider: all employees earn the London Living Wage, irrespective of employment tenure or nature.
Immigration and Sponsorship Details:
UK immigration policies pertain favourably to EM/EU citizens. checks are enforced such that involvement sponsorship variably requires scoping budget eligibility checks. Applicants intending in residence abroad are encouraged to verify right to work guidance at GOV.UK prior to submission.
Sensitivity Note on Restrictions
Each declaration: Potential applicants will be required to disclose any political affiliations that may arise as potential concerns during employment consideration housed within Council positions.
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