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Senior Social Worker

P04 £46, 206 - £55, 992 with a £3000 retention bonus paid every 2 years

Permanent

Full Time

Wandsworth

We’re looking for a motivated Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic Front Door Service in Richmond/Wandsworth. The Community Advice and Support Team or CAST is a fast-paced, innovative team focused on strengths-based, person-centred practice — putting residents at the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and supervise Social Workers and Assessors
• Manage complex cases and safeguarding concerns
• Support allocation and decision-making
• Champion independence and wellbeing

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Social Worker (SWE registered)
• Strong leadership and safeguarding experience
• Excellent time management and decision-making skills
• A “can do” attitude and collaborative spirit

We offer flexible working, manageable caseloads, and a supportive environment where you can grow your career and make a real impact.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Social Worker to join our fast-paced and evolving CAST team, part of the Front Door Service. CAST is at the forefront of innovation, moving away from process-led interventions to a dynamic, strengths-based model that places residents at the heart of everything we do.

As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll play a key leadership role — supporting the Assistant Service Manager and Service Manager in delivering high-quality, person-centred services. You’ll supervise and guide Social Workers and Social Care Assessors, manage complex cases, and act as a Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM).

Why Join Us?

• Career Progression: Ideal for experienced Social Workers ready to take the next step or Senior Social Workers seeking new challenges.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer manageable caseloads and flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, partnership working, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supervising a team of Social Workers and Social Care Assessors.
• Managing complex cases and safeguarding concerns.
• Supporting the allocation and oversight of incoming work.
• Promoting independence and personalisation in care planning.
• Deputising for the Assistant Service Manager when required.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who:

• Has a “can do” attitude and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Is passionate about delivering high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Brings strong leadership, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Values collaboration and partnership working.
• Holds a degree in Social Work and is SWE registered.
• Has substantial post-qualification experience in adult social care.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding legislation, and strengths-based practice.
• Experience in supervising staff and managing performance.
• Ability to make rapid decisions, especially in emergency situations.
• Strong communication, IT, and organisational skills.

For an informal conversation please contact Clare Graham Assistant Service Manager via clare.graham@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Closing Date:  7th December 2025 

Shortlisting Date:  8th December 2025

Interview Date:  W/C 15th December 2025

If there is not sufficient internal interest in this role, it will be published externally, the dates are subject to change. 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 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.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils