Social Worker Learning and Disability Team

Social Worker Learning and Disability Team

Are you passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where skills can make a real difference?

As a Social Worker in the Adults Learning Disability Team, you will support adults with learning disabilities to live independently and achieve positive outcomes. You will work directly with individuals, families, and carers to assess need, develop personalised support plans, and coordinate services.

You will join a supportive and collaborative team with access to comprehensive learning and development through the Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Care Academy, including structured professional development pathways.

In this role you will:

• Work in partnership with service users, families and carers using a person-centred approach to maximise independence, wellbeing and choice.
• Undertake statutory assessments, identify risks, and take appropriate safeguarding actions in line with the Care Act 2014 and best practice.
• Apply social work principles, uphold professional standards, and respect diversity in all practice.
• Maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and reflective practice.
• Review care packages, monitor outcomes and ensure funding and support arrangements remain appropriate and compliant with statutory requirements.

This hybrid role includes working across Council offices in Wandsworth, carrying out community visits, and working from home. You will also be required to participate in the duty rota.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone with:

• A recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Completion of the ASYE programme or equivalent experience and capability.
• Strong communication, decision-making and time-management skills.
• Post-qualification experience and sound knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly relating to safeguarding adults and local authority duties.

What We Offer:

• £3,000 retention bonus for qualified staff (every two years of service)
• Payment of Social Work England registration fee
• Regular reflective supervision and peer supervision
• Bespoke personal development plans
• Access to extensive professional learning opportunities

Closing Date: 8 February 2026

Shortlisting Date: w/c 9 February 2026

Interview Date: w/c 23 February 2026

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