Social Worker

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils · Twickenham, Greater London

Social Worker at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, based in Twickenham, Greater London, paying £40,260 - £54,507 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£40,260 - £54,507 per annum
Location
Twickenham, Greater London
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
20 Nov 2026
Sector
Social Care & Childcare

About 7% above the going rate for social care & childcare

Reference 9628

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Job Reference randw/TP/17402/9628

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time (36 hours) Salary: £40,260 - £54,507 Working Hours: 36 Location (Please use London or Greater London): Twickenham, Greater London Closing Date: 08/11/2026 Job Category: Social work: Adults – Qualified Directorate: Adult Social Care and Public Health Business Area: ASD - Adult Social Care Services

About Us

Social Worker

£40,260 - £54,507 

Permanent

Full Time

Teddington Health and Social Care Centre, and Whitton Corner health and Social care Centre

Objective of role  

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.
  • skills.

Our Commitment to You

You will receive:

  • £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

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • 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.

Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026 

Shortlisting Date: W/C Monday 9th November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Test/Presentation: Please note that there will be a test as part of the interview process. The test will include a case study and questions prior to the interview

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership 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. 

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 r

Reference: 9628 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

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