Skip to main content
Post your CV and find your next job on Indeed!

Social Worker Duty jobs in Wandsworth

Sort by: -
    • Has experience completing assessments within health, social care, or substance misuse services.
    • Manage daily duty systems, including phone and face-to-face…
    • Competitive Salary: £47,324 - £52,532 per annum, with annual progression and performance-related bonuses.
    • Vibrant Community: Work in a lively, multicultural…
    • Undertake office duty, placement searches and matching and respond to crises, as and when required.
    • To supervise, support, train and review approved foster…
    • Be a qualified social worker.
    • If you're an empathic and understanding qualified social worker, who can produce high-quality analytic assessment reports and…
    • Build trusting and respectful relationships with people experiencing roughsleeping, homelessness, substance use, poor mental health or social isolation.
    • Social work: 1 year (required).
    • We are looking for an experienced senior social worker registered with SWE with experience in working either in parental…
    • Super user with our care planning and workers compliance systems.
    • Understanding / appreciation of the social care marketplace – Essential *.
  • View similar jobs with this employer
    • This role has a starting salary of £31,659 per annum based on a 36-hour week plus enhanced rates of pay for weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties.
    • Acting as a role model and demonstrating appropriate pro-social ways of dealing with problems.
    • Encouraging the young person to develop links with the community,…
    • Participate in the team’s duty rota approximately every five weeks.
    • This is a hybrid role requiring attendance in the office two days per week, with the…
  • View similar jobs with this employer
    • The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis.
    • Providing personal care – including bathing, toileting, dressing and help with feeding.
    • Engage in meaningful activities that promote social, emotional, and developmental growth.
    • We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Support Worker to…
    • The role consists of shift work and weekends on a rota basis.
    • Providing personal care – including bathing, toileting, dressing and help with feeding.
    • Under the direction of the line Managers, Headteacher and senior support workers, support and empower residents and learners to develop skills that ensure they…
    • Facilitate educational and recreational activities that enhance learning and social skills.
    • As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing…
Change Grow Live logo
Duty Recovery Worker
Change Grow Live
·
3.5
Regency House, 33-39 Farwig Lane, Bromley BR1 3RE
£27,861.26 - £32,802.41 a year
Fixed term contract
Apply on company site

Job details

Here’s how the job details align with your profile.

Pay

£27,861.26 - £32,802.41 a year

Job type

Fixed term contract

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description
Annual leave

Full job description

Overview:
At Change Grow Live, we believe that with the right support, people can change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals and live life to their full potential.

Every day our teams work alongside people experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol, offering compassionate, evidence-based support that is rooted in respect, dignity and hope.

Guided by our values — Be open, be compassionate and be bold — we create safe, supportive environments where people feel empowered to make positive changes.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Duty Worker to join our team and be at the frontline of our service. A Duty Worker is responsible for acting as the first point of contact within a service, managing incoming referrals, enquiries, and presentations, and ensuring individuals receive timely and appropriate support.

The role typically involves carrying out triage, initial and comprehensive assessments, and risk screenings, while providing immediate advice, harm reduction, and crisis intervention where needed. Duty Workers play a key role in safeguarding, identifying and responding to risk, and liaising with partner agencies to coordinate care.

They also support the wider team by stepping in to manage caseloads when required, helping to maintain continuity of care, and may facilitate psychosocial groups or brief interventions to promote engagement and recovery. Overall, they ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service by prioritising demand, responding to urgent needs, and maintaining accurate records.

Location: Bromley .
Salary: CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)
Contract: Fixed term - contract ends 31/03/2027

Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities
  • Act as the first point of contact for all new referrals and enquiries
  • Complete initial and comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments and care planning
  • Carry out triage and screening to determine appropriate support pathways
  • Provide harm reduction advice and crisis support
  • Manage daily duty systems, including phone and face-to-face support
  • Facilitate and hold psychosocial groups to support recovery and engagement
  • Step in to support team caseloads where necessary, ensuring service users continue to receive consistent care
  • Liaise with partner agencies (e.g. healthcare, housing, criminal justice)
  • Safeguard vulnerable individuals and follow safeguarding procedures
  • Maintain accurate and timely case records

About you

You will be someone who thrives under pressure, with strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting people affected by substance misuse.
We are looking for someone who:
  • Has experience completing assessments within health, social care, or substance misuse services
  • Has experience delivering or co-facilitating psychosocial interventions or group work
  • Can manage competing demands in a busy environment
  • Has strong assessment, care planning, and risk management skills
  • Is empathetic, non-judgemental, and person-centred in approach
  • Works well both independently and as part of a team
  • Is flexible and willing to support wider team demands, including caseload cover
  • Has good IT and record-keeping skills

What we offer

  • A supportive and friendly team environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Access to wellbeing support
Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.
We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.
There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.
We reserve the right to close this opportunity early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe: Outer London Weighting (£2,250.61) Closing Date: 21/9/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Dawn Evans-Booth (Bromley, Lewisham & Croydon) | dawn.evans-booth@cgl.org.uk | 07435925447 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Let Employers Find YouUpload Your Resume