Social Worker

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Social Worker to join our Award-Winning Adult Social Care Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full Time, Permanent basis.

As a Social Worker, you will work within the East Social Care Team, conducting assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carer’s. You will do this using relevant legal frameworks, guidance and policies, whilst promoting well-being, independence and safety.

You will support individuals with the ability to recognise their own needs and desired outcomes, creating and evaluating support plans to address these requirements, and communicate with other professionals or agencies as needed.

Wokingham Borough Council is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals in our borough. Join our passionate team dedicated to making a difference!

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive extensive support, encouragement and ongoing training, as well as wellbeing support and a host of incredible employee benefits which include:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme, including a 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And so much more! 

Key responsibilities:

• To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review or reassess complex needs of customers and their carers, offering advice and guidance and access to support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them.
• To undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate.
• To identify and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety, and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adults procedures.
• To work collaboratively with individuals, their carers, families and other stakeholders to gather information for the purpose of assessing and reviewing the individual’s needs and in order to identify the best options available to meet the identified needs
• To maintain continuous professional development and uphold professional standards in accordance with the standards set by the professional governing body, and to maintain appropriate professional registration.

Candidate requirements:

• Good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the relevant care group and of an appropriate range of professional interventions
• Minimum of 1 year experience post qualification and successful completion of ASYE
• Demonstrable experience of managing risk in a social care or health setting
• Demonstrable experience in effective communication with colleagues, service users, families and other professionals
• Full Driving License & access to own car
• SWE Registered

Our area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible, community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

For more information please contact Leila Hall, Team Manager via email leila.hall@wokingham.gov.uk 

Strictly no Agencies.

- Closing date: Sunday 19th January 2025, 11pm

- Interview date: Week commencing Monday 27th January 2025

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are committed to making our organisation diverse and therefore particularly welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic minority backgrounds. 

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer