Substance Misuse Social Worker

OverviewJoin to apply for the Substance Misuse Social Worker role at Richmond and Wandsworth CouncilsSalary: £38,976 - £52,767 Competitive + £3,000 retention bonus (every 2 years’ service)Employment type: Permanent/Full TimeLocation: Wandsworth and Richmond, with hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will be required to attend the office approximately 40% of the working week.Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults facing substance misuse challenges? Do you have the expertise and compassion to provide vital support to residents in Richmond and Wandsworth? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated Substance Misuse Team. The team works to support adults with drug and alcohol needs that impact social care, providing holistic support grounded in social work practice through collaboration with partner agencies including the NHS. The team is based in the wider mental health service within Adult Services. About The Role As a Substance Misuse Mental Health Social Worker, you will: Work with adults whose primary social care needs are impacted by substance use. Provide a duty function/front door service, offering advice, signposting, screening, and risk assessments. Conduct Care Act assessments, developing strength-based support plans tailored to individual needs. Undertake initial care reviews and complex case management. Fulfill statutory safeguarding duties, including screening concerns and conducting Section 42 enquiries. Work collaboratively with health professionals, housing services, the voluntary sector, and key partners. Carry out carers assessments, ensuring close support for carers. Empower service users to have choice and control over their care while ensuring safety and proportional support. Undertake mental capacity assessments and facilitate best interest meetings and decisions. Handle complex case work such as Court of Protection work Complete assessments for and facilitate residential rehabilitation placements. Why Join Us? We are committed to supporting and developing our team members. Here’s what we offer: £3,000 retention bonus for qualified staff (awarded every two years). Regular reflective supervision and peer group support. Bespoke Personal Development Plans tailored to your career goals. Fully funded training opportunities, including pathways in Practice Educator, Leadership and Management, Best Interest Assessor, Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), Coaching and Mentoring and Adults Safeguarding at Risk. Apply Now If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in substance misuse social work and be part of a supportive, progressive team, we would love to hear from you. Closing Date: 14th December 2025 Applications and interviews will be held weekly For an informal conversation please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk Please note: candidates who have applied for this position within the last six months and were unsuccessful need not reapply. 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 inclusive for everyone. We promote equality and diversity and value differences, recognising that employees from diverse backgrounds contribute positively to the Councils and to service delivery. 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 expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment may be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract and reward our employees, including 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan. Attached documents Job Profile Social Worker 2025.pdf Employee Benefits 2025.pdf Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr