What we’re looking for…

We are looking for qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England. You will have considerable experience in statutory social services, usually in a local authority setting. You will need to demonstrate excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation. You will also be motivated and have a professional and “can do” attitude.

What it’s like working in our team…

Our Adult Social Care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams. We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos. Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.

We work closely with health and other partners to ensure that people don’t go into hospital when they don’t need to, and if they do that they are there only if they need to be and can return home as quickly and safely as possible.

We have a range of early intervention and rehabilitation services that focus on keeping people in their own homes.

We have regular multidisciplinary forums, meaning our residents can have easy access to health and social care services that talk to each other, to provide holistic support when needed.

We know there can be pressures working in Adult Social Care, so we make sure our staff are well supported. You will receive regular supervision and access to training. We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential. We listen to our social care staff about the best way to deliver our services and encourage feedback and suggestions on how we can do things better together.

The Benefits You Will Experience Are…

An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.
Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
Annual leave purchase policy.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Local government pension scheme.
Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.
Staff dental and health plans.
Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
Supermarket discount.
An interest free loan for a rail season ticket.

You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…

Manage a small caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities,
To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time in the right place.
To take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.
To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service.
To work within allocated resources as set out in our scheme of delegation.
To take an evidence-based approach to practice.
Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council's appraisal policy.
Take responsibility for your own learning, including mandatory and recommended training.
To lead on specific areas of work as required.

Interview date

Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. Additionally, this approach allows the recruiting manager and the team to establish connections with potential team members.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview process, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role. Please contact:

Name: Mel Fleming

Job Title: Assistant Community Services Manager

Phone Number: 01344 351485

Mel.fleming@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Name: Jane King

Job Title: Senior Social Worker

Phone Number: 01344 351475

Jane.king@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.

Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Social Worker - Adult Social Care Hub

Employer:

Bracknell Forest Council

Salary:

£44,055 - £46,080 FTE (inclusive of £689 London Weighting and £963 Essential Car User Allowance)

Location:

Time Square, Bracknell

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 07/10/2024 at 23:59

Reference:

People/24/290541

What we’re looking for…

What it’s like working in our team…

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Social Worker - Adult Social Care Hub