Parenting Assessor - Senior Social Worker
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Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.
We have a great opportunity for a Parenting Assessor, Senior Social Worker, to join the Family Safeguarding Team on a full-time permanent basis.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look at our team's video.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Salary: This role attracts a4% Annual Retention Payment after 1 year's service.
About you...
As a Parenting Assessor, Senior Social Worker, you are passionate about making a difference for children and families. With curiosity, empathy and determination, you will build meaningful relationships, work collaboratively with partners, and help families find sustainable change.
You will bring your safeguarding skills and creativity to ensure every child is heard, valued, and protected.
As a Parenting Assessor, Senior Social Worker, you will have at least three years post-qualifying experience within children’s social care, that includes extensive experience in complex child protection cases, care planning and legal proceedings
You will be Social Work England registered.
About the team...
Our Family Safeguarding Team, located at Time Square in Bracknell, is a dynamic, supportive group of professionals dedicated to safeguarding children and empowering families.
We pride ourselves on strong teamwork, close partnership working, and a culture of openness and reflection. You will find a friendly environment where your skills are valued, your wellbeing matters, and your professional development is supported.
You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: Children's social care jobs | Bracknell Forest Council
Key responsibilities...
- Develop and deliver safeguarding plans that place children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre.
- Manage a varied caseload (CIN, CP, Care Proceedings, CLA) while maintaining accurate records in line with policy and GDPR.
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to service development and supporting colleagues.
- Participate in the team duty system, responding promptly to safeguarding concerns.
- Access regular reflective supervision, training, and professional development opportunities to strengthen practice and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
Our benefits...
- 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
- Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility). [only applicable to roles on BG-G and above – delete if not relevant]
- Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration
- Reimbursement of Social Work England registration
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values...
At 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 are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments...
We 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 recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Maggie Mandecka - Team Manager, Family Safeguarding
Tel.: 01344 355335
Bracknell 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.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
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.
Salary range
- £49,918 - £53,048 per year