Social Worker - Adults (Gr 8)

Who You Are

You are a dedicated and qualified social worker committed to safeguarding and supporting individuals to achieve positive outcomes. You possess professional curiosity and can apply social work theories to formulate and test hypotheses, reaching professional judgments and decisions. Upholding human rights and social justice principles is fundamental to your role, and you efficiently balance the protection of individual rights while using professional authority to safeguard vulnerable individuals effectively.

What the Job Involves

As a Social Worker for Children's and Adult's Services in the London Borough of Sutton, you will act on behalf of the Local Authority, executing statutory functions to ensure individuals are safeguarded. Working in partnership with people, professionals, and agencies, you'll promote social change, maximize independence, and provide advice on third-sector and universal services. You will manage caseloads, ensure compliance with regulations, and produce professional documentation. Your role requires you to make decisions that reflect value for money and effective use of Local Authority resources while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of policy, legislation, and contractual requirements.

Skills

• Social work qualification and registration with relevant regulatory body
• Knowledge of legal and policy frameworks for safeguarding
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to apply social work theory and best practices
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Competency in IT and professional autonomy
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Valid UK driving license and car access for work
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully share information
• Practice adherence to equality, diversity, and health and safety standards