Social Worker - Adult Social Care Hospital Team (12-month fixed-term contract)
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Are you passionate about helping people achieve the best possible outcomes during challenging times in their lives? Join our Adult Social Care Hospital Team, where you will support vulnerable residents using a compassionate, strengths-based approach that keeps each person firmly at the centre of their care.
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 and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office two to three days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.
This role is a 12- month fixed-term contract.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look Adult Social Care Workforce video.
(Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.)
About you…
As a Social Worker in our Adult Social Care Hospital Team, you will support our most vulnerable residents in getting their lives firmly on track, using a strength-based approach and always keeping the person at the heart of everything you do.
As part of the Adult Social Care Hospital Team, you will have the time to build meaningful relationships with the people you work with, making a real difference in their lives.
You will be part of a team that places a strong emphasis on integrated working with our partners, delivering holistic and seamless support to those who need it most.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.
About the team…
Our Adult Social Care service brings together experienced and supportive multidisciplinary teams who work collaboratively to make a real difference to the lives of adults across our community. We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos. Our teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.
We work closely with health and other partners to ensure people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. If hospital care is needed, we make sure it is only for as long as necessary and we focus on helping them return home as quickly and safely as possible.
We have a range of intermediate care and discharge to assess services that focus on keeping people in their own homes.
Recognising the challenges working in Adult Social Care, we make sure our staff are well supported. You will receive regular supervision and access to training. Our focus is on supporting staff to learn, grow and develop, helping them achieve their full potential. We actively listen to social care staff about the best ways to deliver services and encourage feedback and suggestions for continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities…
- Manage a caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.
- 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.
- To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time in the right place.
- To take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.
- To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service.
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).
- 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.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Michelle Watson
Assistant Community Services Manager – Hospital Team
michelle.watson@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
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.
Will accept applications from AYSE/NQSWs.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Please note that this particular role does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
No agencies please.
Salary range
- £48,295 - £50,454 per year