Social Worker ( Adult )

Job Description

Social Worker – Adult Social Care (Locality Team)

Employer: Sutton Council
Location: Sutton
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week)
Grade: 8
Salary: £40,755 – £48,531 per annum (up to £50,574 including unconsolidated maximum)
Annual Leave: 28 days (plus bank holidays)
Application Deadline: 31 July 2025, 23:55
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Welcome Bonus: £1,000 (paid in first month)
Retention Bonus: £1,000 per full year of service (subject to payscale)

About Sutton

Sutton is a vibrant and ambitious borough in South West London, well-connected to central London and the surrounding areas by extensive public transport and road networks. Our residents enjoy a high quality of life, and we are proud of the excellent local services we provide.

The borough is home to forward-thinking regeneration plans, including the London Cancer Hub and extensive developments in housing and education. Our ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan outlines a clear vision to improve outcomes for residents and create a thriving community. Sutton is a place where your work will have real impact—and where your career can flourish.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and dedicated Social Workers to join our Adult Social Care Locality Teams. You will play a key role in supporting adults to live independently and with dignity, tailoring support to meet individual needs.

You will work closely with colleagues across health and social care, taking part in a collaborative, person-centred approach to care planning and service delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Social Worker in our Localities team, you will:

• Complete Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews to develop personalised support plans
• Manage safeguarding enquiries, ensuring swift and effective responses
• Conduct Mental Capacity Act assessments and make best interest decisions where necessary
• Participate in the duty rota, as well as DSTS and CHC assessments
• Undertake court-related work
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, health professionals, and community partners to achieve the best possible outcomes

Our team is recognised for producing high-quality care plans that truly reflect the needs, wishes, and aspirations of those we support.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for compassionate and committed professionals with:

• A Social Work degree (or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
• A minimum of 2 years’ post-ASYE experience as a qualified social worker in the UK
• Experience working with adults with complex physical and/or mental health needs
• An understanding of multi-agency working and integrated care
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage challenging and emotionally demanding situations
• A focus on empowering individuals, supporting independence, and delivering positive outcomes

Why Join Sutton Adult Social Care?

Adult Social Care in Sutton is undergoing an exciting transformation. We’re improving how we deliver services to better meet the needs of our residents, while also investing in the wellbeing and development of our workforce.

Our four Locality Teams align with Sutton’s Primary Care Networks—Wallington, Carshalton, Sutton, and Cheam—providing joined-up services for older people and adults with disabilities or mental health needs. You’ll be working in an innovative and supportive environment with skilled colleagues and committed leadership.

What We Offer

As part of Sutton Council, you’ll benefit from:

• A flexible and modern working environment, including hybrid working options
• A Smarter Working Scheme supported by digital tools such as Google Chromebooks
• Generous leave entitlement, plus flexi-time for eligible roles
• A strong learning and development programme to support your CPD
• Three volunteering days annually
• Interest-free loans for season tickets and bicycles
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Car parking schemes and Zipcar access
• Employee discount schemes on shopping, travel, and leisure
• Subsidised gym membership, wellbeing initiatives, and confidential counselling services

Sponsorship Information

We understand that skilled professionals may come from outside the UK. While we may be able to offer visa sponsorship, this is not guaranteed and will depend on eligibility and the outcome of the recruitment process.

Please check the latest GOV.UK guidance on the points-based immigration system to ensure you meet the right to work criteria before applying.

How to Apply

Please apply online and clearly outline how your skills, experience, and qualifications align with the requirements of the role. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

To support fair recruitment, we anonymise all personal information in the shortlisting process.

Apply early – we may close the advert before the stated deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Equality and Diversity

Sutton Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, and disabled applicants, who are currently underrepresented.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

You can learn more about our diversity and inclusion commitments in our Equalities Workforce Report (link placeholder).

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives and grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment?

Apply today and help shape the future of adult social care in Sutton.