Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)
Permanent, Flexible hours, Full time
Enhanced DBS check required
£67,900 to £73,281 inclusive of £703 London Weighting Allowance and £8,000 Market Premia
37 hours
We are looking for an exceptional Principal Social Worker to lead the workforce to ensure high quality outcomes for the residents of the borough through excellent social care practice.
The post holder will report directly to the Assistant Director for Adult Social Care.
You will join a team supporting the People Directorate as we work to shape our approach to supporting front-line practitioners in delivering high quality care, and managers, to deliver outstanding practice.
Bracknell Forest Council Adult Social Care has just been inspected by CQC under the new framework and achieved a rating of 'Good'.
The leaders and managers know that it is essential for social workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best workers they can be.
The role of a Principal Social Worker has never been more necessary than now. Together we are striving to continue to develop our practice and culture to ensure all adults receive a consistently good service and standard of work from a stable and permanent workforce.
The key function of this role is to make a difference to the quality of practice and outcomes for adults, with both a strategic influence and practical impact that enables an environment where good social work can flourish and residents benefit.
Interviews will be held on 18th November 2024.
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Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact
Tony Dwyer – Assistant Director: Adult Social Care Operations tony.dwyer@bracknell-forest.gov.uk or
Melanie O'Rourke - Assistant Director: Adult Social Care - melanie.o'rourke@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children 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.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.
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.
Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_Sept_24.pdf
Principal_Social_Worker_Adult_Services_JD_PS_Updated_Oct24.pdf