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

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Up to £50,085 per annum, with a Welcome Bonus of £1,000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus of £1,000 for every complete year in service (subject to pay grade). Total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits.

About the Borough
The London Borough of Sutton is located less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Situated in zone 5, Sutton offers excellent transport links, award-winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing, and great schools. The borough is known for high resident engagement and satisfaction, delivering quality services while addressing financial challenges and involving residents in key community developments.

Sutton is investing in the health, wellbeing, and education of its residents and future generations, as outlined in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. Home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton is developing the London Cancer Hub, aiming to be a world-leading life-science district specializing in cancer research and treatment. This vision will create around 13,000 jobs and contribute £1.2bn annually to the UK economy. With ongoing regeneration including new homes and schools, Sutton is committed to supporting vulnerable groups to maintain independence and balance support with independent living.

About the Service and Team
Adult Social Care is undergoing significant transformation to meet rising demand and improve care for adults while creating positive working environments for staff. Led by experienced managers and new leadership, the service is driving meaningful change to enhance outcomes for the community and provide an inclusive, diverse, and stable environment for career growth.

Our Learning Disabilities team has extensive experience supporting adults with learning disabilities. The team focuses on growth and development opportunities, supported by Assistant Managers and Team Development Days that foster collaborative learning. You will work alongside the Clinical Health team, gaining insights from specialists such as speech and language therapists and physiotherapists, ensuring comprehensive support in your role.

About the Role
We are seeking a Social Worker to join Adult Social Care to empower adults with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible. This role offers a dynamic and diverse environment to expand your social care skills and knowledge. Key responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, healthcare professionals, and community partners to provide holistic support tailored to individual needs.

As a Social Worker in the Learning Disabilities team, you will play a vital role in supporting people to live their best lives and maximize independence. You will coordinate with health colleagues and community services to ensure appropriate support levels are met. This position requires excellent communication skills, compassion, and the ability to manage a fast-paced workload with competing demands.

We encourage applications from candidates experienced in adult social care and passionate about person-centred care and prevention strategies to manage risk. Please note that travel across the borough and occasionally outside the borough to visit clients is required.

Our Offer to You
We provide a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment to help you grow and develop your career. We value your ideas and encourage innovation to improve our ways of working. Benefits include:

- Generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption, and dependents leave
- Two volunteering days per year
- Flexible working arrangements and Smarter Working Scheme (role dependent)
- Adjustable and agile working using Google Chromebooks
- Access to a learning and development portal with a range of courses
- Discounts at local shops, restaurants, gyms, and leisure centres
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
- Zip car scheme
- Confidential health, wellbeing, and counselling support

Application Process
Please apply online outlining your skills, abilities, and experience relevant to this role. We value authenticity and expect personalised responses demonstrating your motivation and alignment with our PRIDE values. Applications are anonymised to reduce bias, and we encourage diversity in our workforce. The closing date is indicative; early applications are advised as the vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received.

Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming borough, committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community. We celebrate differences and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks. We are a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer, all employees receive the London Living Wage regardless of contract type or length.

Immigration and Sponsorship
The UK operates a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility and budget. Sponsorship requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and cannot be guaranteed for all roles.

Experience
- Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England
- Minimum 2 years post-ASYE qualifying experience in adult services
- Experience assessing and supporting individuals with diverse needs
- Successful completion of ASYE
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Experience in Adult Safeguarding work
- Strong assessment, outcome-focused care planning, and risk management skills
- Ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel across the borough and occasionally outside the borough for client visits

About You
- Compassionate and effective communicator
- Passionate about delivering person-centred care and prevention strategies
- Resilient and able to work under pressure
- Enthusiastic about working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Committed to continuous professional development and learning

Qualifications
- Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
- Eligibility to work in the UK