ASYE Social Worker - CYPDT

Children and Young People Disability Team

12 months fixed term contract

As a Social Worker, you will hold an allocated caseload that may include Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children cases, depending on your level of experience. You will undertake assessments, deliver interventions and work alongside children, families and partner agencies to safeguard children and support lasting positive change.

This ASYE Role is within Children and Young People with Disabilities, and therefore experience in this area is essential.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. Working within a multi-agency environment, you will help ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the role

• Undertake assessments and, where appropriate, arrange accommodation for children and young people.

• Manage a caseload of children and families, ensuring plans achieve positive outcomes.

• Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, carers and communities to identify needs and achieve meaningful change.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with service users and professionals.

• Liaise with colleagues and partner agencies to gather information, plan interventions and coordinate support.

• Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports, including presenting evidence in court when required.

• Participate in planning and reviewing cases for children in care and support fostering and adoption arrangements.

• Lead multi-agency meetings, including Core Groups, ensuring actions are progressed and outcomes achieved.

• Assess and manage risk, escalating concerns appropriately and working with colleagues to safeguard children.

• Keep up to date with legislation, research and best practice through continuous professional development.

About you

We're looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and families.

You'll have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.

• Current Social Work England registration.

• Knowledge of the legal, social, economic and environmental context of social work practice.

• Experience working with children, young people and families.

• Excellent communication, report writing and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to analyse complex information and develop effective care plans.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding workload.

• Good IT skills and experience using case management systems.

• Resilience and the ability to work effectively in challenging situations.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave

• A wide range of flexible working opportunities

• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)

• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted

• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work

• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact James.Joyce@reading.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview Process: To be confirmed