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    Would you like the opportunity to shape and develop Adult Social Care in Richmond and Wandsworth Councils? Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Services are looking for an experienced qualified Social Worker within the Richmond and Barnes Social Care Team.

    This team consists of Social Workers and Social Care Assessors who are co-located with the local District Nurses and Community Matrons.

    The team's focus is to provide a holistic, personalised, strength-based service to residents over the age of 18 who have physical disabilities and older people with physical and mental health disabilities.

    We value work-life balance offering manageable caseload and flexible working. The office is based conveniently 12 minutes from Clapham Junction in East Sheen. There is onsite parking available for staff.

    The team is conveniently situated next to two large GP surgeries, the library, Sheen Day Centre, and the Alzheimer's Carers Café.

    Undertake assessments of individual and carers needs and risks to encourage independence, provide support and prevent harm.
    # Work in partnership with service users and carers using a person-centred approach, with the aim of maximising independence, wellbeing, and choice.
    # Apply social work principles and values to guide professional practice and respect diversity.

    Candidates must have post-qualification experience along with a good knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority responsibilities in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

    Safeguarding adults is a priority to Richmond and Wandsworth Social Services and you will receive specialist training and close supervision from a member of the management team to develop this area of your practice.


    Agile Working Environment:

    At Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, we care more about how you work and what you achieve, rather than where you work on any given day.

    The difference you can make to our local communities is what really matters most to us, service delivery must always come first.

    We have carefully considered agile ways of working to provide the best experience for residents, stakeholders, and our staff.

    Our agile working strategy actively supports and encourages a dynamic work environment and daily working experience. Agile working helps put the needs of our staff at the centre of everything we do.

    Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils.

    We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working.

    We offer a generous holiday allowance of 39 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

    In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments.


    Closing Date:
    Sunday 12th May 2024

    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.

    We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    We offer a wide range of designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan.

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