Social Care Practitioner

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Social Care Practitioner to join our dynamic Adult Social Care team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a permanent, part time basis (29.6 hours per week)

As a Social Care Practitioner, you will work under the supervision of a registered practitioner to undertake direct work with individuals and their carers. You will use a strength-based approach to maximise individual’s abilities to live independently as possible and remain safe in their community.

We provide exceptional care and support individuals in need, whilst ensuring they lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Part of this role will also include supporting carers to continue in their caring role for as long as they are willing and able to do so.

We are currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated and proactive Social Care Practitioner to join us in making a difference in our community.

Benefits:

Not 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:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued local government service, plus Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ Learning & Development opportunities such as Social Work Apprenticeships

⭐ And much more! 

Key responsibilities:

• To work with customers and their carers using a strength-based approach to provide tailored advice, information, and signposting to help them remain as independent as possible and live safely in the community.
• To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are acknowledged. To provide or arrange advocacy as required ensuring that the voices of service users are heard, and application of positive risk-taking framework as required.
• Maintain a network and collaborate with key partners including other LA departments, health, and voluntary organisations to ensure that the needs of the individual are met in the most appropriate way.
• To identify and raise safeguarding concerns as required and contribute to development and implementation of protection plans which maintain the individual’s safety within the multi-agency safeguarding adults’ procedures
• Carry a designated workload and support registered practitioners as required and directed by Team and other Manager’s.
• Ensure social care information recording systems are appropriately used and maintained – including recording of referrals, assessments, support plans, reviews, risk assessments and day to day contacts and case notes.

Candidate requirements:

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting or in a customer facing role
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults
• Awareness of the impact of ill health, disability, social disadvantage and poverty has on and individuals’ wellbeing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – including ability to engage with individuals with a diverse range of communication needs
• Ability to relate to individuals from a diverse range of social, economic, and cultural backgrounds
• Full UK Driving license & use of car

Our Area

Wokingham 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.

We’re home to a range of high performing 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.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Or for an informal discussion, please contact Debbie Evans via email debbie.evans@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing Date: 15th June 2025, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please 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.

If 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. 

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham 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.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.