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You will be able to think systemically and have a commitment to developing others. You will be an excellent communicator and able to both lead and advise on complex safeguarding issues.\nYou will have a sound knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks and an ability to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal whilst discharging your statutory duties.\nYou will be an excellent team player, confident, assertive, and able to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, with an ability to think flexibly and creatively in a solution focused and person-centred way.\nIf successful, you will join a friendly, dynamic team working on challenging but engaging work, making a real difference to others. The role also provides the opportunity for an interesting mix of roles and responsibilities with excellent opportunities for continual personal development.\nClosing date: Sunday 16th February 2025, 11pm Interview date: TBC\nFor an informal discussion about this job role, please contact Rebecca Bullock on 07562169076 or <a href=\"mailto:rebecca.bullock@wokingham.gov.uk\">rebecca.bullock@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nIf 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. 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You will implement and review support plans to meet these needs and liaise with other professional/agencies as required.\nWokingham Borough Council is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families within our borough. We provide comprehensive social services to support those in need, helping them achieve a better quality of life. Join our passionate team dedicated to making a difference!\nBenefits: \nNot only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:\n⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of days 30 (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays\n⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme\n⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline\n⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts\n⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)\n⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes\n⭐ And much more! \nKey responsibilities: \n<ul>\n<li>To assess and discharge customers from hospital with an emphasis on preventing delayed discharges and working to facilitate safe and timely discharges from hospital.</li>\n<li>To investigate referred cases for discharge from acute and community hospitals assess the needs of individuals and decide, with regard to the level of risk, how to meet the identified needs within agreed eligibility criteria. 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To work in a Strength Based Approach within your practice.</li>\n<li>To identify and/or investigate any incidence of potential abuse or neglect of vulnerable individuals and contribute to development and implementation of protection plans which maintain their safety within the multi-agency safeguarding adults procedures.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Council’s financial and budget management policies and procedures. To remain aware of the current revenue budget allocation and expenditure within the relevant team/service and, within this context, to monitor the expenditure on services directly consumed by service users/carers on the practitioner’s case-list</li>\n<li>To notify Service Manager/Supervisor of concerns regarding current or expected financial demands.</li>\n</ul>\nCandidate requirements: \n<ul>\n<li>Professional Social Work qualification</li>\n<li>Full EU driving license (and access to daily use of a car)</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills including proficient user of Microsoft office and client record systems</li>\n<li>Assessment skills</li>\n<li>Experience in a Social Care or health care environment.</li>\n</ul>\nOur Area \nWokingham 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. \nWe’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. \nClick the link below and apply today. Alternatively, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail janette.ledbrook@wokingham .gov.uk\nClosing date: Sunday 16th February 2025, 11pm Interviews: TBC\nIf 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.  \nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. \nPlease 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.      \nWokingham 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.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer. 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Dinton Activity Centre, near Reading, is looking for outdoor loving, enthusiastic people to assist with the smooth running of the outdoor paddling pool, pay and play boat hire facility and activity programme. As a Leisure Assistant you will be supporting the delivery of family events, assisting with the operation of boat hire on the lake side at Dinton, running the paddling pool at California, and checking car parks and play areas to ensure the high level of customer care and health and safety standards are maintained during the busy summer season. The successful candidate will be introduced to our comprehensive training opportunities to accelerate your personal development into a fully qualified and experienced outdoor sports instructor if so desired. It is essential that you are confident working in and around water and with the public in an outdoor environment.\nThere is also possible progression for those interested to help on some land activity sessions under supervision on the instructional staff, and progress on to running sessions for a variety of clients. On-site training will be provided. Due to the variety of sites on which we operate ability to travel to them is essential. Benefits: holiday pay, uniform, free use of equipment for personal development, training opportunities and good prospects with opportunities for promotion.\nClosing date: 24th Feb 2025, 11pm\nInterviews dates: Arranged upon application.\nFor an informal discussion, please contact: Richard Ashwell (Centre Manager) or Mike Bennett (Activities Manager) at dintonactivitycentre@wokingham.gov.uk\nWokingham 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 checks along with other relevant employment checks.\nWokingham is an equal opportunities employer.\nIf 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. 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Candidates should hold their BC (Paddle UK) Paddlesports/SUP Instructor Award (or equivalent), RYA Dinghy Instructor, Climbing Wall Instructor (previously CWA), Archery GB instructor or British Fencing Core Coach award.\nDinton Activity Centre is a thriving local authority centre based with Dinton Pastures Country Park. The centre handles a footfall of around 20,000 people per year, so the place is very much alive during peak season. We have a fleet of 30 sailing boats and 90 canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. On land we have a low ropes course, bush craft area, a rock climbing and high ropes facility, two orienteering courses and a mobile climbing tower. \nAs an Instructor, you will support the delivery of activities such as taster sessions, school/youth group events, corporate days, school holiday activities and BC/RYA/NICAS courses. You will work alongside Lead and Senior Instructors to deliver a diverse activity and education program. Other responsibilities may include assisting with boat hire, offsite events, centre maintenance, and general administration / reception cover duties where necessary. Though your work we will provide opportunities for you to accelerate your personal development, providing you with knowledge and training to grow into a fully qualified and experienced instructor.\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nBenefits include: Flexible hours, holiday pay, training opportunities and use of equipment.\nClosing date: 21st Feb 2025, 11pm\nInterviews scheduled upon application\nFor an informal discussion, please contact: Richard Ashwell (Centre Manager) or Mike Bennett (Activities Manager) at dintonactivitycentre@wokingham.gov.uk\nWokingham 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. 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If you've never considered a career as a Children’s Support Worker, now is the time to make a difference and help children grow, have adventures, an ordinary family life and thrive. \nAbout Us: \nIn our Hygge (pronounced hue-gah) community, you will meet others from a wide range of backgrounds and professions. Yet, what binds us together is our unwavering dedication and commitment to our shared values.\nTogether, we celebrate small victories, share moments of laughter, offer support in times of need and pause for a cup of tea (and a homemade brownie) to catch a breath.\nAs we continue to grow our team, we are dedicated to creating a supportive environment where everyone feels heard, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.\nWe are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that the power to make a difference lies within each individual, regardless of their background, age or previous experiences.\n\nThe Role:\nAt Hygge, we believe in the power of compassion and resilience. Our therapeutic homes for children are dedicated to providing a warm and supportive environment where every child feels safe, valued and empowered. We are committed to fostering growth and healing through a trauma-informed approach.\nAs a Children’s Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in creating a nurturing and healing environment for children who have experienced trauma. Your primary focus will be to provide emotional support, thoughtful care and to promote the overall well-being of the children in our care.\nYou will:\n<ul>\n<li>Foster a warm and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued and empowered.</li>\n<li>Implement a trauma-informed approach, understanding and responding to the effects of trauma on children’s emotional and behavioural needs.</li>\n<li>Engage in therapeutic activities and play to promote healing, resilience and positive growth.</li>\n<li>Build trusting relationships with the children, providing individualised attention and support based on their unique needs and strengths.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalised care plans.</li>\n<li>Support daily routines, including meals, hygiene, bedtimes and recreational activities, while encouraging children's self-care skills.</li>\n<li>Document observations, incidents and progress in accurate and timely reports.</li>\n<li>Participate in team meetings, training sessions and continuous professional development to enhance skills and knowledge.</li>\n</ul>\n\nWhat We Offer:\n<ul>\n<li>A competitive salary£35-40,000 per annum, based on experience and qualifications.</li>\n<li>Annual Leave Entitlement of 33 days, inclusive of bank holidays</li>\n<li>Generous workplace ethical pension</li>\n<li>Access to the Blue Light Card providing discounts to hundreds of retailers and venues</li>\n<li>Access to our Pirkx Benefits Package, offering a wide range of perks and services including online GP and physio consultations, 24/7 counselling, employee assistance programs, health and eye care benefits, as well as discounts on retail, leisure and entertainment activities</li>\n<li>Access to a coach and regular personal and group supervision sessions, providing guidance, support and mentorship as you navigate your career journey with us</li>\n<li>Access to a variety of professional development opportunities tailored to enhance your skills and expertise, empowering you to excel in your role and beyond</li>\n<li>Following one year of good performance we will work with you to develop a personalised reward and recognition plan; we want to make sure that we are rewarding you in a way that works best for you</li>\n<li>You will also enjoy access to home-cooked meals, unlimited tea, fresh fruits and biscuits. 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If you possess empathy, a sense of adventure, are determined with endless patience and a genuine desire to work with children, we encourage you to apply.\nWe appreciate applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and experiences.\nWe are particularly keen to hear from you if you have had a career in a different sector and now want to do something more meaningful and impactful.\n\nPersonal qualities:\n<ul>\n<li>You will be adept at bouncing back and a vast capacity for flexibility whilst retaining the boundaries children need to feel safe and nurtured.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>You will be creative, solution focused and always playful at heart.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>You will be able to show every child, no matter how they present that day, that they are valued, loved and worthy of all the wonderful things life can offer. 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Our aim is to identify where this support can be obtained, be that through further social work support alongside a family’s naturally connected networks or other community-based services.\nYour work will include assessments, and child protection enquiries. It may also include court proceedings work including applications in care proceedings and section 7 reports. \nThe Senior Social Worker role \nYou will work as part of a dynamic and fast paced team and be able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task, work collaboratively with stakeholders, and exhibit resilience. The right candidate will work effectively with colleagues alongside representatives from partner agencies, to ensure the child’s voice is evident throughout the work completed.\nYou will need to have great inter-personal skills, excellent recording skills, and a sound knowledge of children’s legislation and thresholds.\nThe Referral & Assessment Team are currently working in a hybrid capacity, with our Social Workers combining a regular routine of working in the office, working from home, and working within the community. \nSocial Workers & Senior Social Workers in Wokingham are highly valued for the important and challenging work they undertake and will find an environment where their learning and development is promoted and supported. We welcome creative individuals who are keen to make a difference by finding supportive solutions for our most vulnerable children.\nThe Social Workers in our Referral and Assessment Team benefit from regular in-depth supervision, supportive peers and an energetic team spirit.\nWhat we can offer you:-\n<ul>\n<li>Manageable caseloads and supportive management</li>\n<li>Excellent Learning & Development and Career Progression programme</li>\n<li>Generous Annual Leave allowance (minimum of 28 days; with additional days added according to seniority and length of continuous service)</li>\n<li>Flexible working environment</li>\n<li>Enhanced Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>A number of discount and benefit schemes locally and nationally</li>\n</ul>\nFor more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact either Team Manager, Alison Miller at <a href=\"mailto:alison.miller@wokingham.gov.uk\">alison.miller@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or Recruitment & Retention Specialist, Alix Williams at <a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nThis vacancy will close: 9th February at 11pm\nInterviews will take place on: 18th February in person, in Wokingham\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\n We hold the right to close this vacancy early in response to applications received.\nWokingham 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.\nWBC is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,710 - £52,764 per annum (inc £3k Market Supplement)","publishDate":"2025-01-14T15:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-09T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f2f93598-748a-4253-8d5d-20a42c18e0b0.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d1c1c2a3-ebb5-4819-9fc5-bf024462d4bf","title":"Children's Social Worker - Referral & Assessment Team","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Shute End/Home Working","locationType":2,"description":"Wokingham Children’s Services are looking to recruit an Experienced Social Worker in the Referral & Assessment Team on a Permanent Basis.\nThe Referral and Assessment Team is a fast-paced team that works closely with the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, Helping Early Service and the Children’s Safeguarding Social Work teams within Children’s services. \nAs a Social Worker in the Referral & Assessment Team you will speak to children and their families and other involved professionals to complete assessments which will identify relevant support needed in a timely manner.\nThe goal of the Referral & Assessment team is to work in partnership with children and the important people in their lives to understand more about the support families may need to safely and effectively parent. Our aim is to identify where this support can be obtained, be that through further social work support alongside a family’s naturally connected networks or other community-based services.\nYour work will include assessments, and child protection enquiries. It may also include court proceedings work including applications in care proceedings and section 7 reports. \nThe Social Worker role \nYou will work as part of a dynamic and fast paced team and be able to demonstrate the ability to multi-task, work collaboratively with stakeholders, and exhibit resilience. The right candidate will work effectively with colleagues alongside representatives from partner agencies, to ensure the child’s voice is evident throughout the work completed.\nYou will need to have great inter-personal skills, excellent recording skills, and a sound knowledge of children’s legislation and thresholds.\nThe Referral & Assessment Team are currently working in a hybrid capacity, with our Social Workers combining a regular routine of working in the office, working from home, and working within the community. \nSocial Workers in Wokingham are highly valued for the important and challenging work they undertake and will find an environment where their learning and development is promoted and supported. We welcome creative individuals who are keen to make a difference by finding supportive solutions for our most vulnerable children.\nThe Social Workers in our Referral and Assessment Team benefit from regular in-depth supervision, supportive peers and an energetic team spirit.\nWhat we can offer you:-\n<ul>\n<li>Manageable caseloads and supportive management</li>\n<li>Excellent Learning & Development and Career Progression programme</li>\n<li>Generous Annual Leave allowance (minimum of 28 days; with additional days added according to seniority and length of continuous service)</li>\n<li>Flexible working environment</li>\n<li>Enhanced Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>A number of discount and benefit schemes locally and nationally</li>\n</ul>\nFor more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact either Team Manager, Alison Miller at <a href=\"mailto:alison.miller@wokingham.gov.uk\">alison.miller@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or Recruitment & Retention Specialist, Alix Williams at <a href=\"mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk\">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>\nThis vacancy will close: 9th February at 11pm\nInterviews will take place on: 18th February, in person in Wokingham.\nIf 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.\nPlease note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.\nPlease 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.\nWokingham 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.\nWBC is an equal opportunities employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,511 - £50,754 (includes £3k Market Supplement) Per Annum","publishDate":"2025-01-10T13:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-09T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c31a671d-d19c-407a-8d50-315b31c52e2c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fa02fc3a-4420-4df6-bc48-417da6854a45","title":"Senior Social Worker - Hospitals Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"After successfully completing a transformation within Adult Social Care in Bracknell, we are excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Hospital Team.\nWe are looking for candidates that have a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in statutory social services, ideally within a local authority setting. Excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation is essential, along with a motivated mindset and a professional “can do” attitude.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\">We collaborate closely with health services and other partners to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. When hospital stays are needed, we ensure individuals remain only as long as necessary and can return home safely and quickly. Through regular multidisciplinary forums, we foster seamless collaboration between health and social care services, delivering holistic and coordinated support for our residents.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage a caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.</li>\n<li>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,</li>\n<li>To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time in the right place.</li>\n<li>To take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.</li>\n<li>To work within allocated resources as set out in our scheme of delegation.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our benefits...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Our values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. \nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nInterviews will be held on 21st February 2025\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nNaveen Pulluru, Assistant Community Services Manager- Hospital Team\nTel.: 01344 351860\nor\nLeena Chand, Community Services Manager- Hospital Team\nTel.: 01344 354468\n \nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people 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.\nCandidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.\nSocial Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,400 - £51,433 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance","publishDate":"2025-01-06T08:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0047e9bf-0c34-4c09-a2ca-45108c65cc54.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ad4bbfb0-d2bc-4d62-9807-ec33c4c05e21","title":"Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Duty and Assessment Team, to make a difference to the lives of children and young people. The Duty and Assessment Team is fast paced, the work is immensely rich and varies day to day.\n<h3>About the team...</h3>\nThe Duty and Assessment Team acts as the front door for Children’s Social Care and carries out short term work. Working alongside and directly with children, young people, and their families. If you are passionate about supporting families to make positive changes and share our commitment to helping to keep more children safely at home with their families, then this could be the role for you.\nWe are a small, welcoming, and friendly Local Authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for Social Workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.\nCome and join us to be part of our journey of further improvement and dedication to the children of Bracknell Forest Council.\nWe are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council, “Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high quality service”\nInspectors concluded that Social Workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.\nIn November 2023 our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:\n<ul>\n<li>Social Workers receive regular supervision from their managers</li>\n<li>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children</li>\n<li>Social Workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest</li>\n<li>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. They feel well supported by managers and leaders</li>\n</ul>\nEverything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.\nTo further support you to provide high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our Principal Social Worker. \nBecause we’re Bracknell Forest…….. a great place to learn and develop your practice.\n<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To carry out needs led child focused assessments which include outcome focused plans.</li>\n<li>To work alongside other professionals and partner agencies in assessing children in need and undertaking child protection enquiries.</li>\n<li>To be the allocated Social Worker for duty caseload of single assessments under S17 and S47 investigations, with some short-term work.</li>\n<li>To take part in the duty system responding to child protection concerns.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the Department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>\n<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>\n</ul>\nWe use the Family Safeguarding Model in our approach to collaborate with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, supported by Motivational Interviewing (MI). This approach empowers families, children, and young people, enabling parents to make positive changes that lead to improved outcomes for their children and enhance their own wellbeing.\n<h3>Our benefits include ...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Sports and social club. </li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time). \n<h3>Our Values...</h3>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. \nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h3>Interview date</h3>\nShortlisting will be done on a weekly basis, and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. \nWe 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.\n<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nChloe Herniman, Team Manager\nEmail: chloe.herniman@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\n \nAt 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.\nBracknell 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.\nCandidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.\nSocial Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. \nWe can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. \nCandidates 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.\nNo agencies please. ","shortDescription":"Experienced social worker needed for fast-paced duty and assessment team to assess children in need and empower families to make positive changes.","salaryDescription":"£45,362 - £47,387 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance. Plus annual 4% retention payment after 1 year","publishDate":"2024-12-26T15:31:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ecb80c91-65c4-466b-a315-624ac0f6d477.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":true},{"id":"edc56311-aee4-4b81-9158-0e53778d0add","title":"Social Worker - Family Safeguarding","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"","location":"Time Square, Bracknell","locationType":2,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team, to make a difference to the lives of children and young people. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment.\nWe are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for Social Workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.\nTo further support you to provide high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our Principal Social Worker. \n<h4>About the team… </h4>\nThe Family Safeguarding Team is a stable and established multi-agency group of talented professionals who work collaboratively with specialist practitioners in domestic abuse, mental health, and substance misuse as part of our embedded family safeguarding approach. Dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, the team strives to keep families together whenever it is safe to do so. With a strong focus on providing both high support and high challenge, the team enables you to deliver your best to the families who need it most.\nThe team focuses on longer term intervention, following transfer from our front door we undertake statutory social work interventions, including child in need, child protection, CLA and court proceedings.\nThe children and young people we work with have told us they want social workers to:\n<ul>\n<li>be friendly, fun and energetic.</li>\n<li>listen respectfully, take action and stick to deadlines.</li>\n<li>keep promises, be accessible and on time.</li>\n</ul>\nWe would love to hear from you if you are:\n<ul>\n<li>Social worker with experience in child in need, child protection and care proceedings.</li>\n<li>Reliable Social Worker who can build trusted relationships with children and young people and ensure their voice is heard.</li>\n<li>Social worker with proven ability to build strong and respectful relationships with families, their support network and partner agencies.</li>\n<li>Social worker with in-depth knowledge of the legal powers and key duties with safeguarding children and young people as well as the relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.</li>\n<li>Social worker with a proven ability to maintain records, manage complex cases, meet deadlines, and write reports and assessments to a high standard.</li>\n<li>Motivated Social Worker with a passion to make a difference.</li>\n</ul>\nBracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’. Working collaboratively with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, is at the heart of the embedded Family Safeguarding Model; an approach which is underpinned by Motivational Interviewing (MI). This ensures families, children and young people feel empowered, and enables parents to make the positive changes needed, to achieve improved outcomes for their children and their own wellbeing. \nWe are graded by Ofsted as “Outstanding”. In June 2022 Ofsted identified during our inspection that\n“Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high quality service”\nInspectors concluded that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.\nIn November 2023 our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:\n<ul>\n<li>Social workers receive regular supervision from their managers.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Social workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. They feel well supported by managers and leaders.</li>\n</ul>\nEverything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.\nBecause we’re Bracknell Forest... a great place to learn and develop your practice.\n<h4>Key responsibilities ...</h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and implement effective safeguarding plans to protect children from harm.</li>\n<li>To work alongside other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</li>\n<li>To manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, Care Proceedings and Children Looked After.</li>\n<li>To take part in the team duty system responding to concerns as and when they arise.</li>\n<li>To make effective use of time and be able to prioritise workload, ensuring timeliness in visiting, report writing and other deadlines.</li>\n<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>\n<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>\n<li>To contribute to service development and learning of others.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Our benefits… </h4>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>\n<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li>\n<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>\n<li>Sports and social club. </li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li>\n<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li>\n<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li>\n<li>Staff dental and health plans. </li>\n<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li>\n<li>Supermarket discount. </li>\n<li>Reimbursement for Social Work England registration fees.</li>\n</ul>\n*(pro rata for part time). \n<h4>Our Values</h4>\nAt Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. \nWe are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. \n<h4>Interview date </h4>\nShortlisting will be done on a weekly basis, and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.\nInterviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.\nWe 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.\nPlease note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.\n<h4>Want to ask us a question? </h4>\nFor an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:\nCheryl Perry- Team Manager – <a href=\"mailto:Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Cheryl.perry@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\nDonna Barber- Team Manager – <a href=\"mailto:Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk\">Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>\nAt 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.\nBracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. 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Senior Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding Hub

Wokingham Borough Council

£48,710 - £49,764 per annum, plus benefits

Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Social Worker (Hospital Discharge Team)

Wokingham Borough Council

£41,511 - £47,754 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Closing in 4 days

ASYE Social Worker

Brighter Futures for Children

£42,314 per annum (includes £8,000 annual market supplement)

Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading (Hybrid)

Posted 12 days ago

Casual Leisure Assistant (Water) – Dinton Activity Centre

Wokingham Borough Council

£12.45ph, 0 hours, casual contract + holiday hours

Dinton Activity Centre, Hurst, Wokingham, California Country Park, Nine Mile Road, Finchampstead (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Casual Instructor at Dinton Activity Centre

Wokingham Borough Council

£12.45ph, 0 hours, casual contract + holiday hours

Dinton Activity Centre, Hurst, Wokingham (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Children's Support Worker

Hygge Children's Social Care

£35-40,000 per annum

Bracknell (On-Site)

Posted 19 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Senior Social Worker - Children's Services, Referral & Assessment Team

Wokingham Borough Council

£51,710 - £52,764 per annum (inc £3k Market Supplement)

Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 22 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Children's Social Worker - Referral & Assessment Team

Wokingham Borough Council

£44,511 - £50,754 (includes £3k Market Supplement) Per Annum

Shute End/Home Working (Hybrid)

Posted 26 days ago

Senior Social Worker - Hospitals Team

Bracknell Forest Council

£48,400 - £51,433 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

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Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team

Bracknell Forest Council

£45,362 - £47,387 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance. Plus annual 4% retention payment after 1 year

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Experienced social worker needed for fast-paced duty and assessment team to assess children in need and empower families to make positive changes.

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Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Bracknell Forest Council

£45,362 - £47,387 FTE inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance. Plus annual 4% retention payment after 1 year

Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Experienced Social Worker needed for Family Safeguarding Team in Bracknell Forest Council. Competitive package, hybrid working, and career opportunities.

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11 Social Work job vacancies in Wokingham

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Senior Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding Hub

Social Worker (Hospital Discharge Team)

ASYE Social Worker

Casual Leisure Assistant (Water) – Dinton Activity Centre

Casual Instructor at Dinton Activity Centre

Children's Support Worker

Senior Social Worker - Children's Services, Referral & Assessment Team

Children's Social Worker - Referral & Assessment Team

Senior Social Worker - Hospitals Team

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team

Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

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Social Work job vacancies in Wokingham