Social Worker - CTPLD Adult Social Care

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have a great opportunity for aSocial Worker on a full time, permanent basis.

About you...

Are you a qualified social worker who is passionate about supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism?

We are looking for a qualified social worker who is a dedicated and compassionate professional and shares our commitment to empowering adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism. If you are organised, creative and an excellent communicator, we’d love to hear from you!

About the team...

Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism is a supportive and collaborative team built on compassion, inclusion and excellence.

We work closely together, sharing knowledge and encouraging one another to provide the best outcomes for the people we support. At Bracknell Forest, you will be valued as part of a team that looks out for each other, with regular supervision, quality training and opportunities to grow your skills and follow areas of interest.

Key responsibilities...

You will hold a case load of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism and will be required to fulfil statutory duties on behalf of the service. The post involves assessment, support planning and review, direct work with people who have a Learning Disability and or Autism as well as general case management duties.

You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to enable remote working.

Our benefits...

• 28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 days and sell up to 5 days*.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme (terms and conditions apply).
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with linked life insurance cover.
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA.
• 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.

*(pro rata for part time)

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 to be arranged via mutual agreement.

Interviews will be held at our offices in Bracknell, giving you the opportunity to meet the team and see 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.

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Claire Curd - Assistant Community Services Manager - Tel: 01344 354466

or

Nakita Baptiste - Assistant Community Services Manager - Tel: 01344 354466

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.