Social Worker – Adult with Learning Disabilities
Employer Sutton Council
Location(s) Sutton
Workplace Type Hybrid Working
Contract Type Permanent
Working Hours Full Time
Grade 8
Salary Range £42,060 – £50,085 (£52,194 unconsolidated maximum)
Salary Basis Per annum
Leave Entitlement 28 days
Application Deadline 17/07/2026, 23:55
Anticipated Interview Date(s) 30/7/26 and 31/7/26
About the Role and our Ideal Candidate
Reporting to one of the assistant team managers, you will be involved in team operations to support Sutton residents with Learning disabilities.
- Complete assessments and reviews using the statutory framework of the Care Act.
- Maintain exceptional standards of casework using supervision and case trackers to ensure timeliness of throughput of work.
- Support the development of the team by attending team development sessions and peer group supervision.
- Contribute to ensuring that commissioned services are cost‑effective and, where appropriate, participate in the co‑production of service improvements with service users and family carers.
- Be involved in the rota to cover duty on an ad‑hoc basis if the main duty worker is on leave.
- On a rota basis take on the role of enquiry officer for statutory safeguarding enquiries.
If you are a dedicated, passionate and innovative Social Worker looking to join a fantastic team and progress in your career, we encourage you to apply.
Join our service and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Our Offer To You
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 26‑32 days plus bank holidays (pro‑rata if part‑time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.
- Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependent leave.
- Two volunteering days per year.
- Flexible Working – Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role).
- Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks.
- Learning and development portal offering a range of courses.
- Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres.
- Interest‑free season ticket loans.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
- Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support.
Equal Opportunities & Diversity
We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under‑represented groups.
To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.
We are also proud to be a disability‑confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.
We are not able to guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case‑by‑case basis.
Important Information – Political Restrictions
This post has been deemed as politically restricted / sensitive and therefore applicants will be required to declare any interests that may be deemed political as part of their application.
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