Social Worker- Preparing for Adulthood Service

Would you like the opportunity to shape and develop Adult Social Care in Richmond and Wandsworth Better Partnership Services?

Are you keen to join an organisation committed to outstanding practice?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Services are looking for an experienced qualified Social Worker within the Wandsworth side of the Preparing for Adulthood Service.This service consists of Social Workers and Social Care Assessors who are co-located with Children's Services to ensure a smooth transition between the two.The service's focus is to provide a holistic, personalised, strength-based service to residents between the ages of 18 to 25 who have physical, sensory, learning and mental health disabilities.

We value work life balance offering manageable caseloads and flexible working. The office is based conveniently 12 minutes from Wandsworth Town Train Station in the centre of Wandsworth.

About the role

As a qualified Social Worker you will be required to:

• 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.
• work closely with Childrens Services to ensure there is no gap in provision for young people on turning 18.

Candidates must have post qualification experience along with a good knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority responsibilities in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. You must have good communication, decision-making and time management skills.

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.

For an informal discussion please contact Eric Richardson or .

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

A relevant professional qualification in social work and current registration with Social Work England.

Evidence of successfully passing the ASYE programme or be able to demonstrate capabilities and knowledge at that level.Newly qualified Social Workers who meet the eligibility criteria must be willing to undertake the ASYE programme.

Closing Date:Sunday 3 rd November 24

Shortlisting Date:W/C Monday 4 th November 24

Interview Date:W/C Monday 11 th November 24

Richmond and Wandsworth Better Partnership Services 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.This campaign has been anonymised.

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.