Who You Are As a Social Worker within the London Borough of Sutton, you will be responsible for performing statutory functions that safeguard and support individuals to achieve positive outcomes. The role requires working collaboratively with people, other professionals, and agencies to promote social change, maximize independence, and provide necessary information about services that support individuals effectively. You are committed to the principles of human rights and social justice and can balance the protection of individual rights with professional authority. What the Job Involves The Social Worker role involves managing service activities and caseloads to ensure customer-focused outcomes are delivered efficiently. You will continually update your knowledge of policy, legislation, and contractual requirements to ensure compliance and effective service delivery. You are expected to hold a professional social work qualification, actively engage in supervision, apply social work theory, and produce high-quality documentation and plans. The role requires you to work in the Wallington Locality Team, conducting assessments and reviews for adults and coordinating with other services as needed. Skills Social work qualification and regulatory registration Understanding of legal and policy frameworks Effective communication and consultation Strong organizational and prioritization skills Autonomous professional judgment Proficient in IT and documentation Ability to apply social work theories and practices Commitment to continuous professional development