Social Worker - Adults Front Door Service

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Social Worker

£38,976 - £52,767 (Retention bonus after two years of service £3,000)

Full Time

Richmond and Wandsworth

Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker looking to make a real difference in adult social care? Join our dynamic and evolving Community Advice and Support Team (CAST), where your work will directly support residents to maintain their independence and wellbeing. As part of our Front Door Service, you'll be the first point of contact for individuals and carers, delivering strength-based, preventative interventions that empower people to thrive in their communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and person-centred practice. You'll carry out initial assessments, support planning, and safeguarding screenings, all while working in a supportive environment that prioritises manageable caseloads and flexible working. With roles available in both Wandsworth and Richmond, you'll be joining a service that puts residents at the heart of everything it does.

We're committed to your professional development and career progression. As part of our team, you'll benefit from ongoing training, access to leadership pathways, and supportive supervision that encourages reflective practice and continuous learning. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or take on new challenges, we'll help you grow in a role that values your contribution and ambition.

About the role

As a Social Worker in our Front Door Service, you'll support individuals and carers accessing adult social care for the first time. You'll carry out preventative assessments, develop support plans, and promote independence and wellbeing through person-centred practice.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Post-qualification experience in adult social care or health settings
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and local authority responsibilities
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and make rapid, confident judgments
• Commitment to high standards of service and resident-focused outcomes
• Positive, proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement

You will be someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment where your strong organisational skills, resilience, and ability to manage your own caseload will be key to delivering impactful outcomes for residents.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent).
• SWE registered (or equivalent).

Knowledge/Experience:

• Post-qualification experience of working in a statutory social care or health setting.
• Sound knowledge of current Adult Social Care legislation and their application in casework management
• A sound understanding of local authority's statutory responsibility to safeguard vulnerable adults
• A comprehensive understanding of strengths-based and preventative social care.
• Evidence of partnership working to achieve positive outcomes.

Closing Date: 24 August 2025.

Shortlisting Date: 25 August 2025.

Interview Date: W/C 01 September 2025.

Test/Presentation: Yes

For a discussion about the team, and role please contact either:

Sumiya Bhimji ph. or Clare Graham ph.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils 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.

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.