Social Worker

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. About the role You will:

• 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.
  
  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.
  
  £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, 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.