Social Worker Adults

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Social Worker Adults - Locality Team

£, up to £, per annum

Permanent

hours per week

Wandsworth

Office attendance is required for up to three days per week to support collaboration, service delivery and team working.

Objective of the Role

Would you like the opportunity to access training and development opportunities that could lead to career progression and salary enhancements without needing to apply for a new social work post?

Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Care is seeking experienced, qualified post-ASYE Social Workers to join our Wandsworth Locality Teams. The teams consist of Locality Service Managers, Assistant Locality Managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers and Social Care Assessors who work across Wandsworth. The teams focus is to provide a holistic, personalised, strength based service to residents over the age of who have physical disabilities and older people with physical and mental health disabilities

About the Role

• Undertaking assessments of adults’ and carers’ needs, strengths and risks to promote independence and prevent harm.
• Working in partnership with residents, carers and partner organisations using a person-centred approach.
• Applying social work values, legislation and professional standards to guide practice.
• Managing a varied caseload and responding appropriately to changing levels of risk and need.
• Contributing to safeguarding enquiries and promoting positive outcomes for adults at risk.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to deliver effective services.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Have successfully completed your ASYE and possess relevant post-qualification experience.
• Have knowledge of current Adult Social Care legislation, policy and best practice.
• Understand local authority responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, assessment and decision-making skills.
• Have effective time management and organisational skills.
• Be committed to delivering excellent outcomes for residents and service users.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £, per annum (subject to experience).
• £, retention payment every two years.
• Payment of Social Work England registration fees.
• Performance-related salary progression scheme.
• days annual leave plus bank holidays ( paid days in total).
• Regular reflective and peer group supervision.
• Bespoke Personal Development Plans.
• Access to funded professional development pathways and leadership programmes.

Closing Date: Sunday st November

Shortlisting Date: W/C Monday nd December

Interview Date: TBC

For an informal discussion regarding the role