Senior Social Worker (Disabled Childrens Team)

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
West Berkshire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team. Reporting to the Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality social work services to support and safeguard the well-being of children and young people.

 

About the Role
As a Senior Social Worker, you will be responsible for:

• Working directly with children, young people, and their families to assess needs and provide appropriate interventions.
• Ensuring the safeguarding of children and taking appropriate action to protect them from harm.
• Collaborating with other professionals and agencies to promote the best interests of children.
• Conducting assessments and reviews, and maintaining accurate and timely case records.
• Providing advice, guidance, and support to less experienced social workers.
• Contributing to the overall development and improvement of the team.

 

About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Qualified Social Worker with appropriate Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience working in a similar role within a social work environment.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent assessment, intervention, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload.
• Positive and solution-focused approach to challenges.
  
  

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities 
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

 

If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Anna Mobbs on 01635 503165 or email anna.mobbs1@westberks.gov.uk.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families in our community. Apply now to become part of our dedicated and supportive team.

 

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

 

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

 

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

 

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

 

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