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Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Permanent, Flexible hours, Full time

Enhanced DBS check required

£44,055 - £46,080 inclusive of LWA & ECU

37 hours


Are you a Social worker who is passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism?

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration and the necessary drive and enthusiasm to work in our team.

We want to help our most vulnerable residents to get their lives firmly on track. It’s why our social workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with.

The Community Team for people with a Learning Disability (CTPLD) and Autism is committed to improving outcomes for the people we support. We adopt a person-centred approach to the work undertaken by the team. We are looking for individuals who will share our commitment and who are organised, creative and skilled in communicating with adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Below are a few recent quotes from the people we support and their families showing how we value people with a learning disability and autism and the staff who work with them:

“I think the support you have offered this family has made the lives of all involved so much better.  We truly believe if it had not been for you we would have honestly not been a family anymore as we would all have been broken with some major consequences. Just want to say THANK YOU!  Your continued support means the world”

“I just wanted to thank you for the help and support you are giving me. The help you are giving me has made a tremendous difference and allowed me to have hope during stressful and frightening situations. It has made such a difference”

“My Social worker was very kind and friendly, she had a very nice manner and ‘way about her’ and was very helpful”.

The CTPLD and Autism is a great team to work in with a shared ethos, mutually supportive and a positive team dynamic. We work with others across the service to draw on specialist knowledge and support.

Located in the South East, Bracknell Forest is a small and friendly unitary authority in Berkshire, just 28 miles west of London, close to Reading and mid-way between the M3 and M4 corridors. It is a diverse area incorporating the best features of town and attractive countryside. Our staff are our greatest asset and you will receive regular supervision, have access to excellent training opportunities and the ability to develop your professional skills and interests.

Key responsibilities ...

You will hold a case load of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism and will be required to fulfil statutory duties on behalf of the service. The post involves assessment, support planning and review, direct work with people who have a Learning Disability and or Autism as well as general case management duties.

You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to enable remote working.

Our benefits include ...

  • An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
  • Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing after 3 years’ service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
  • Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
  • A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
  • Internal sports and social club opportunities.
  • An extensive employee assistance programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.
  • Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
  • Supermarket discount.
  • Local government pension scheme / Life insurance cover.

Interview date

Applications will be shortlisted as and when they are received and an interview date arranged if successful after shortlisting. 

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. 

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

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Claire Curd - Assistant Community Services Manager

Tel: 01344 354466

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. As a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you need any adjustments at any point during the recruitment process by contacting our friendly recruitment team on recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

At Bracknell Forest Council, we aim to create an inclusive, ambition and always learning workplace culture that promotes wellbeing. We empower our people to prioritise their wellbeing and support each other, ensuring they can be themselves, perform their best and deliver exceptional service to our residents. The Bracknell Forest Council Wellbeing Network is made up of various employee wellbeing support groups; we currently have 35 Wellbeing Champions who are all certified Mental Health First Aiders, Disability and Neurodiversity Staff Forum, Pause for Menopause Open Forum.

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.

Any candidates that are currently residing in the UK and wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.

No agencies please. 

 


Closing date: Sun 29/09/2024 at 23:59
Job reference: People/24/288287
Vacancy downloads:

Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_March_24.pdf

Social_Worker_-_CTPLD___Autism_JD_PS_May24.pdf

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