Location
London Borough of Sutton, The Old Rectory, Festival Walk, Carshalton.

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£50,085 per annum

About the Role
Join the London Borough of Sutton's Adult Social Care team as a Social Worker within one of the four Locality teams aligned to the Primary Care Network footprints of Wallington, Carshalton, Sutton & Cheam. This role focuses on supporting older people, individuals with physical and sensory disabilities, and those with mental health needs through integrated, multidisciplinary working alongside NHS colleagues. Your key responsibilities will include undertaking Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews, managing safeguarding enquiries, conducting Mental Capacity assessments, participating in duty rota, DSTS and CHC processes, and court-related work.

We are seeking experienced Social Workers with a passion for person-centred care and excellent communication skills to join a supportive, energetic team dedicated to delivering outstanding care plans that prioritise service users' needs and voices. This role offers a Welcome Bonus of £1000 paid in the first month or a Retention Bonus of £1000 for every complete year of service (subject to payscale).

The London Borough of Sutton is committed to transforming Adult Social Care to meet rising demand, improve outcomes, and create a positive working environment. You will be part of a forward-thinking service with strong leadership, ongoing professional development, and a focus on inclusivity and diversity.

Please note that Social Workers may be required to travel outside the Borough to visit clients as part of their caseload. Further details will be provided during the interview process.

About Sutton: Sutton is a vibrant borough less than 30 minutes from Central London, known for its award-winning parks, low crime rates, affordable housing, excellent schools, and strong community engagement. It is home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research, with ambitious plans to become a world-leading life-science district. Sutton is passionate about supporting residents and vulnerable groups to maintain independence and balance support with independent living.

Experience
- At least 2 years post ASYE working experience as a UK registered social worker
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting
- Experience undertaking complex mental health and physical health cases
- Experience managing safeguarding enquiries and conducting Mental Capacity assessments

About you
- Compassionate and able to manage high levels of emotional distress
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex social issues to patients and professionals
- Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge
- Enthusiastic about delivering person-centred care and working collaboratively within a team

Qualifications
- Registered with Social Work England
- Degree in Social Care or a related field