Adult Social Worker
Job in
Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-02
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-02
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Social Worker post in the Sutton Locality Team within Adult Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton, supporting adults with a range of care and support needs. The work centres on Care Act assessments, reviews, carers' assessments, safeguarding enquiries and person-centred support planning. The role is full-time and hybrid, with a varied caseload and joint working with health and community services.
Applicants must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, and sponsorship is not guaranteed.
- Support adults to achieve positive outcomes through strengths-based practice, promoting independence, wellbeing, choice and control
- Safeguard adults at risk, including undertaking safeguarding enquiries with partner agencies
- Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and carers' assessments, identifying needs, strengths, goals and desired outcomes
- Develop person-centred care and support plans that prevent, reduce or delay the need for ongoing support
- Assess and manage risk, protect adults from abuse and neglect, and promote their rights and wellbeing
- Coordinate support with health professionals, providers, community services and colleagues across Adult Social Care
- Manage a varied caseload and prioritise competing demands
- Keep accurate and timely records that meet statutory requirements and professional standards
- Take part in team discussions and reflective practice
- Recognised Social Work qualification
- Current registration with Social Work England
- Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and adult safeguarding principles
- Good communication, assessment, recording and organisational skills
- Working effectively with adults, carers and partner agencies
- Managing risk and prioritising a varied workload
- Building positive relationships in complex situations, including safeguarding concerns
- Making sound professional judgements
- Experience of adult social care, including Care Act assessments, reviews, care planning or safeguarding enquiries
- Experience of multi-agency working and supporting adults with complex needs
- Commitment to continued professional development, reflective practice and improving outcomes for adults and carers
- 26 to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, depending on service and grade
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependants leave
- Two volunteering days a year
- Flexible working through the Smarter Working Scheme, plus agile working on Google Chromebooks
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Learning and development portal
- Confidential health, wellbeing and counselling support
- Bicycle loan, cycle to work, electric vehicle leasing and interest-free season ticket loans
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