Social Worker / Senior Social Worker
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Up to £51,127 per annum + £5,000 welcome bonus*
Fixed Term (12 months)
Full Time (36 Hours)
Wandsworth, London
Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office
Ofsted Rating: ‘Good’
Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking to make a difference by playing a key role in achieving positive outcomes for children?
Every child deserves a chance to thrive and that journey starts with the right support at the right time. Our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is at the heart of this mission, bringing together dedicated professionals who work seamlessly to protect and empower children and families.
Our approach is built on the Outstanding Practice Framework that simplifies complex issues and fosters a shared language and understanding among professionals. From Substance Misuse Specialists to partners in Health, Education, Housing and the Police, our co-located service ensures that children and families receive holistic, co-ordinated care.
About the role
Social Work is more than a job – it is a commitment to changing lives. Every decision you make, every conversation you have and every bit of guidance you provide has the potential to create lasting impact. At MASH, we understand both the challenges and rewards of this responsibility, and that’s why we invest in the support systems you need to succeed. You will have access to expert consultations, including linked Family and Systemic Psychotherapists and Practice Specialists, ensuring you are equipped to navigate complex situations with confidence.
You will never feel alone in your role. Our culture of high support and high challenge means continuous learning, meaningful collaboration and the confidence to make decisions that truly benefit children and families. We create spaces for professional growth, offering training and opportunities to learn from peers, ensuring you feel empowered in your practice.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
If you are a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and passionate about making a difference, we invite you to be part of our team. Join us in creating safer and stronger communities – where every child’s potential is a priority, join Wandsworth.
For an informal discussion, please contact Leila Hassan Farah, Service Manager by either email at Leila.Farah@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk or on mobile at 07775 417 532.
Closing Date: 5 June 2025
Shortlisting Date: 6 June 2025
Interview Date: 12 June 2025
We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
*The welcome bonus is paid in two instalments. The first £2,500 after 6 months on successful completion of your probation period and the second £2,500 after 12 months of employment.
Our social workers are at the heart of our success, and we’re looking for Social Workers who share and are excited by our vision. Come and be part of our success.
All children and families deserve an outstanding level of practice, let’s work together to provide them with the very best.
Our shared vision and values to improve outcomes for children and families will drive practice. Our outstanding practice framework will support us collectively to do that. We want to apply solutions to complex problems in the simplest way. Having a robust practice framework will enable a shared language, understanding and value base from which we can all work creatively with children and families to achieve the best outcomes for them.
We know that to recruit passionate, dedicated social workers - where there’s simply more demand than the available resource - we must show our appreciation in more tangible ways. That's why we have put together an attractive package for all our social workers.
In return for your skills, knowledge and experience, you will receive an appropriate starting salary and a friendly, kind, positive and supportive working culture.
We also offer:
Performance related salary progression scheme
32 days annual leave to all employees plus bank holidays
Relocation package for experienced social workers moving to London
Manageable caseloads
Agile and flexible working arrangements
Professional development and CPD opportunities
Regular reflective supervision and peer group supervision
Refer a friend scheme
Welcome payments and retention bonuses for harder to recruit to areas of our services
Social Work Career Pathway Framework
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
If you have any questions about applying for this role, please get in touch with Simi Sabo on simi.sabo@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk