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<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview Harrow Council is seeking a Youth Justice Service (YJS) Practitioner to join our multi-agency, multi-professional team on a maternity cover basis.The post holder will work in conjunction with other agencies, assisting with the planning, development and delivery of services for young people who have offended or are at risk of offending. In addition, you will take responsibility for the planning and delivery of individual programmes to prevent young people from becoming involved in crime and for those who have already offended, implementing these programmes with other Youth Justice Service workers.The successful candidate will provide advice and consultation as appropriate to partner agencies on their work involving young people who have offended.Although the role is based within an office environment, it will require client home visits and other external meetings across the local authority area, and beyond, including work in courts and the secure estate. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Knowledge of the Children Act, all Criminal Justice Acts, Crime and Disorder Act 1998, National Standards and other relevant legislation and guidance.</li><li>Knowledge of Court procedures and sentencing options.</li><li>An understanding of the key issues related to Social Inclusion and the needs of disaffected young people.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to young people within the criminal justice system.</li><li>Experience of working within a Youth Justice Service or with young people who are disadvantaged.</li><li>Experience of analysing complex information to assist in managing risk and vulnerability.</li><li>Experience of evidence based writing.</li><li>Experience of writing succinct reports for a wide range of audiences including court.</li><li>Level 4 qualification in a relevant discipline (such a Social Work, Criminology, Psychology or Probation) or Professional Certificate in Effective Practice.</li></ul>This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=7288&amp;hashed=-2601294" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Youth Justice Service (YJS) Practitioner

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37 hours per week – Fixed term for 23 months Are you a Senior Social Worker with experience working with rough sleepers or the homeless? We are seeking a dedicated and creative Senior Social Worker to join our team, focused on providing assertive outreach and tailored support to individuals facing homelessness. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role:&nbsp; This Senior Social Worker roles involves working to support individuals with complex needs, including those who are rough sleeping or residing in homelessness support services.&nbsp; You will be part of the Advice and Wellbeing Hub team but working in partnership with the Homelessness Teams. This role plays a crucial part in breaking the cycle of rough sleeping, where individuals are placed in 24/7 supported accommodation (such as the Pods or Salvation Army) only to be evicted due to unmanaged behaviours like hoarding, poor personal care, aggression, or mental health issues. By providing the right interventions, non-statutory commissioned services are able to manage these behaviours and support individuals in making progress towards a positive move-on, helping them sustain housing and work towards long-term stability. You will need to be based within commuting distance of Reading due to the nature of the role, which involves regular outreach, in-reach, and collaboration with local homelessness support services and housing providers. The role involves you undertaking work using the Conversation Counts model, working on prevention and early support. Using your social work expertise, you will conduct Care Act assessments, safeguarding investigations, risk assessments and Mental Capacity assessments, as well as facilitate best interest meetings. Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Manage a smaller, targeted caseload to offer more responsive support to individuals with complex needs.</li>
<li>Conduct outreach shifts to build relationships with clients, encouraging engagement with assessments and support.</li>
<li>Work in-reach within homelessness support services (Pods, Nova, Salvation Army, Launchpad, YMCA) to engage clients and build partnerships, while also upskilling staff.</li>
<li>Co-locate with rough sleeping outreach services and commissioned homelessness support teams to assess and offer tailored support to clients who struggle with traditional service models.</li>
<li>Explore innovative ways to assess and offer ASC support, focusing on sustaining tenancies and avoiding unnecessary reliance on ASC alternatives.</li>
<li>Ensure that assessments are not closed prematurely and help clients move away from complex lifestyles by implementing appropriate ASC interventions.</li>
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This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in Adult Social Care, delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions to individuals in their own homes. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team committed to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. About You:
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<li>A Social Work England registration and a recognised Social Work qualification.</li>
<li>You’ll have a strong background in social work or related fields, with a deep understanding of homelessness, mental health, and substance use challenges.</li>
<li>You’ll be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and will use your creativity and problem-solving skills to engage with clients who have traditionally struggled to access services.</li>
<li>Your communication and relationship-building skills will be key to success, as you work alongside housing providers, support services, and healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable individuals.</li>
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&nbsp;You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. We offer excellent support, supervision and induction, You will need to have:
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<li>A degree or equivalent in Social Work</li>
<li>Registration with Social work England</li>
<li>Understanding of the Care Act 2014</li>
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You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.</li>
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If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, <a href="mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:caroline.marsh@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission Interview date: TBA Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="https://moretoreading.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a>to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Reading Borough Council

Senior Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub (Homelessness)

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview Are you passionate about supporting care-experienced young people as they shape their futures?We’re excited to offer an opportunity to join Harrow’s Leaving Care Team as a Young Person’s Advisor (YPA). This role goes beyond statutory support to genuinely walk alongside young people aged 16–25 as they transition into adulthood. This post is part of a forward-thinking and ambitious service that is committed to being co-produced with the young people we serve. We are shaping something different - with young people, not just for them. About You This is about being part of a service that places care-experienced young people at the heart of everything we do:<ul><li>You'll contribute to the co-production of our Local Offer, service improvements, and activities.</li><li>You'll take part in shaping how we deliver services, whether through feedback forums, co-led events, or piloting new approaches.</li><li>You'll help us build a service where young people’s voices genuinely influence decision-making at every level.</li><li>Supporting care leavers with Pathway Planning, housing, education, finances, health, and wellbeing.</li><li>Building relationships rooted in trust, empathy and consistency.</li><li>Working in a trauma-informed and relationship-based way.</li><li>Acting as a key advocate for young people, helping them access opportunities, overcome barriers, and realise their goals.</li><li>Working with families, carers, professionals, and services across the borough and beyond.</li><li>Recording your work clearly and reflectively, capturing the young person’s journey, not just the intervention.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=24331&amp;hashed=1907242448" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a>Please reach out to the hiring manager directly for any queries - <a href="mailto:lisa.greaves@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.greaves@harrow.gov.uk</a> <h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Young Persons Advisor - Leaving Care Team

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How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification to Caroline Wharton, Referrals and Premises Manager <a href="mailto:caroline.wharton@justice.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.wharton@justice.gov.uk</a>
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service



Supporting women to make positive changes in their lives Elizabeth Fry Charity runs a Ministry of Justice Approved Premises in Reading, accommodating up to 24 women. We strive to be an excellent provider of accommodation and support for women in the criminal justice system.
 Do you have strong admin skills, a problem-solving approach, and an eye for detail? 
Are you looking for an opportunity where your skills will make a difference in supporting women in the Criminal Justice System?
Referrals Officer
Part time: 20 hours a week 1.30pm - 5.30pm Mon - Fri. This is a new role which will be initially offered on a 12-month contract.&nbsp;
We are currently seeking a Referrals Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a vital role, processing referrals for residents, maintaining accurate data and contributing to the smooth operation of our service. The postholder will come with or be able to develop a good understanding of risk assessment and management, enabling them to identify risk management concerns and share these with the Referral and Premises Manager at the earliest opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Process referrals which have been allocated to the Approved Premises by the Central Referral Unit, ensuring all pre-arrival tasks are completed.</li>
<li>Liaise with the Referral &amp; Premises Manager regarding any concerns about the suitability of placements.</li>
<li>Manage resident departures and complete end of placement assessments.</li>
<li>Prepare quarterly data reports and gather statistical information on our services.</li>
<li>Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets are met.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records using appropriate case management and local systems.</li>
<li>Actively contribute to team meetings, practice development, training, and supervision.</li>
<li>Work in line with all Elizabeth Fry Charity policies and procedures.</li>
</ul>
About You:
Essential Skills and Experience:
<ul>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Confidence using IT systems, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.</li>
<li>Effective time management and organisational skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to the values and mission of Elizabeth Fry Charity.</li>
</ul>
Desirable:
<ul>
<li>Experience working with individuals facing a range of social or personal difficulties.</li>
<li>Understanding of the criminal justice system, particularly the Probation Service.</li>
<li>Awareness of the challenges faced by women in the criminal justice system.</li>
</ul>
Personal Attributes:
<ul>
<li>High levels of enthusiasm, motivation, and a proactive approach to work.</li>
<li>Ability to work within professional boundaries, balancing care, and control.</li>
<li>Flexible and adaptable, willing to take on a variety of tasks.</li>
<li>Commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us?
At Elizabeth Fry Charity, you’ll be part of a passionate and supportive team, making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable women. We value professional development and offer a collaborative working environment where your contribution truly matters.
In addition, we offer.
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<li>Access to Perkbox, an employee benefits platform.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Confirmation in post bonus following successful completion of Probationary Period, as well as long term service awards at both three and ten years.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme.&nbsp;</li>
<li>25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays per annum (pro rata), which increases with length of service up to 30 days.</li>
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Referrals Officer

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Are you a skilled, experienced dedicated professional who is passionate about improving services for children and families? We are looking for an excellent social work qualified professional to join us as a Case Manager in the Joint Legal Team. You’ll be working with colleagues to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults, children and young people in Berkshire. JLT is a forward thinking shared legal service and recognised centre of excellence for child care, education and adult social care law for the six Berkshire unitary authorities. We are hosted by Reading Borough Council, working from our modern offices in Reading town centre close to the train station and courts. Our ambition is to be the best place to practice safeguarding law in local government; being close to our clients, recruiting the best talent, successfully deploying legal technology and ensuring the continued growth of the business to new customers.&nbsp; We provide the Council and our JLT Partners with the highest quality professional legal advice and representation which allows them to run their organisations well, and to serve our community.&nbsp; We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. We are open to flexible working patterns and provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service. About the Role: You’ll be working alongside two other case managers and work closely with Children’s Services in Berkshire. You’ll track the progression of pre-proceedings and care proceedings, monitor compliance with key timescales, and identify issues that could cause delays. You will provide detailed case analysis, support social workers in preparing evidence, and contribute to identifying and addressing training needs. You’ll also gather and present data for the JLT Governance Board and contribute to reports to the Local Family Justice Boards, highlighting trends and areas for improvement to help inform decision-making You will regularly attend legal planning and tracking meetings across your allocated authorities and act as a ‘critical friend’ by constructively challenging practice when necessary. You’ll contribute to our monthly Best Practice Group, building strong relationships with stakeholders, you’ll help improve standards, share best practice, and ensure a high-quality service is delivered across all participating client authorities. What We’re Looking For:
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<li>Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.</li>
<li>Extensive experience with looked after children and complex child protection cases.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of care proceedings and the family justice system.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.</li>
<li>Confidence in influencing and advising at all levels.</li>
</ul>
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as colleagues who you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.&nbsp; Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team&nbsp;- work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency&nbsp;- show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious&nbsp;- be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading&nbsp;- maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across.&nbsp; Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holiday rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
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<a href="https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F343325%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D0" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a>(LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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For more information on this position please contact Eleanor Gibson, Strategic Lead for Children’s Law at <a href="mailto:eleanor.gibson@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">eleanor.gibson@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Monday 25th August 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Case Manager - Joint Legal Team

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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 fantastic opportunity available for a Social Worker to join our incredible Adult Social Care 18+ Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As a Social Worker within the Adult Social Care 18+ Team, you will undertake direct work with customers who have a learning disability. The main aim of the service is to enable individuals to live safely in the community, maximising individual's abilities to care for themselves and supporting carers to continue in their caring role for as long as they’re able to.
There will be an emphasis upon working creatively to identify whether needs can be met in different ways.&nbsp; This will include assessing needs, providing advice and support with signposting, maximising social capital, and collaborating with key teams to provide a seamless service for individuals within the borough.
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 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service, plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess or reassess the needs of customers and their carers, offering access to support services in line with their eligible needs.</li>
<li>To undertake risk assessments for individual customer situations and formulate risk management plans.</li>
<li>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 and heard.</li>
<li>It is vital that the worker establishes close working relationships with support services.</li>
<li>To establish professional relationships with local providers to enable joint working, investigation of new innovative ways of working, and encourage an open and transparent dialogue.</li>
<li>To ensure that you bring forward good ideas, offer creative solutions, challenge areas where the Council can improve, and to contribute to the Council’s ongoing success.</li>
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Candidate Requirements:
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<li>Social Work degree/registered with Social Work England</li>
<li>Full EU driving licence (and access to the daily use of a car)</li>
<li>Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience</li>
<li>Ability to use standard Microsoft programs and to learn specialist client record systems etc.</li>
<li>Experience in a Social Care or health care environment.</li>
</ul>
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&nbsp;Debbie Evans via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:debbie.evans@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">debbie.evans@wokingham.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;
Closing Date: Sunday 24th August&nbsp;2025, 11pm
Interview Date:&nbsp;TBC
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.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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.
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 &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Social Worker (Learning Disability Team)

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We have an exciting opportunity available for a Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood to join our Award Winning Adult Social Care Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-Time, Permanent basis.
As the Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood, you will play a key role in working with young people from 14 to 25 as they transition into Adult Social Care. Within this position you will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carers, whilst promoting well-being, independence and safety.
You will support and enable people to identify their own needs and the outcomes they wish to achieve and to implement and review support plans to meet these needs and to liaise with other professional/agencies as required.
You'll be joining a varied and supportive team who are passionate about young people and achieving the best outcomes to give them the best start into adulthood.&nbsp;
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:
⭐&nbsp;A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Cycle to work schemes
⭐ Monthly Supervision
⭐ Opportunities to apply to train as a Best Interest Assessor to support our young people
⭐ Social Work Registration Paid
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review or reassess complex needs of customers and their carers, offering advice and guidance and access to support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them.</li>
<li>To adopt a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged</li>
<li>To undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate.</li>
<li>To identify and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety, and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adults procedures.</li>
<li>To interpret and analyse varied and complex information or situations and work with relevant others to create solutions</li>
<li>To work collaboratively with individuals, their carers, families and other stakeholders to gather information for the purpose of assessing and reviewing the individual’s needs and in order to identify the best options available to meet the identified needs</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Qualified Social Worker&nbsp;</li>
<li>Current registration to professional governing body - Social Work England</li>
<li>Experience in a Social Care or health care environment</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience in undertaking assessment of complex needs</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience in interpreting and analysing varied and complex information to produce solutions</li>
</ul>
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!
Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, contact <a href="mailto:alice.bateman@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alice.bateman@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 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.&nbsp;All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;

Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood

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Are you a qualified Social Worker with a passion for improving mental health outcomes? Join Reading Borough Council’s Mental Health Social Care Team and help shape positive, person-centred care in a welcoming, forward-thinking environment. We’re proud to offer a workplace where development, diversity, and wellbeing are central. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll be supported to thrive and grow. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: As a Social Worker in the Mental Health Social Care Team, you will carry out Care Act assessments using a strength-based approach, aiming to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes for the people of Reading. You’ll also be responsible for completing post-discharge reviews, ensuring that care plans are accurate and that individuals' eligible needs are being met. A key aspect of the role includes promoting direct payments, enabling individuals to have greater choice and control over how their care needs are met. You’ll work collaboratively with individuals, their families and carers, making sure that Carers' Assessments are carried out to support those with a caring role. Emphasising a reablement-focused approach, you’ll help people regain independence wherever possible. You’ll also build effective working relationships with a range of community organisations, service providers, and health professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic support. The role involves undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments to a high standard, along with Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) work and preparing documentation for the Court of Protection. As part of the wider team, you’ll contribute to a high-performing, outcome-focused service, working in line with the values and principles of TEAM Reading. Team Objectives: The Mental Health Social Care Team works collaboratively with other teams across Adult Services to deliver high-quality, person-centred adult social care. We support individuals through key life transitions—from adolescence into adulthood and into older age—ensuring continuity of care and positive outcomes at every stage. We are a strengths-based, multidisciplinary team committed to promoting independence, wellbeing, and inclusion. Our shared aim is to deliver a high-performing, efficient service grounded in clear team values, while also recognising and nurturing the diverse skills of our staff and partners. In this role, you will manage a varied caseload and play an active part in achieving positive outcomes for Reading’s residents. This is a great opportunity to develop your professional skills through high-quality, client-led interventions delivered in a supportive and friendly environment. You will work within the legal framework provided by relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and organisational policies and procedures. You will need to have: • A degree or equivalent in Social Work • Registration with Social Work England • Understanding of the Care Act 2014 • Understanding of The Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007) • Other legislation linked Mental Health We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: • Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave • Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay • A wide range of flexible working opportunities • Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, • Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax • Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Penny Conroy - Mental Health Team Manager on 07580 539 875 or email <a href="mailto:Penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk</a> Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a>&nbsp; to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Social Worker - Mental Health Social Care Team

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We are looking for a qualified Social Worker to come and join the Physical Disability and Older People (PDOP) Social Care team here at Reading Borough Council (RBC).&nbsp; Wherever you are in your own career journey, we’re committed to offering the support and development you need. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities About the Team: The PDOP Team works closely with other teams here at RBC who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care.&nbsp; The PDOP team forms part of the Living Well Service of ASC where the Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) team are also members.&nbsp; A Head of Service oversees all work and responsibilities of the Living Well Service. PDOP is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Co-ordinators we provide the next step in assessment and support planning to people who are 18 years and over and have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years old. Team Vision ‘To maximise the quality of life of Reading residents who have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years of age and have care act eligible needs using a strength based and problem solving approach.’ About the Role: The team is focused on supporting people who require unplanned reviews of their existing care and support or have been identified by the Advice and Well Being Hub in need of ongoing care and support.&nbsp; We also undertake S.42 safeguarding enquiries and BIA assessments and carry out various legal undertakings in partnership with the Joint Legal Team. We operate and adhere to the legal framework for adults; Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, DoLS, 2008 (and where appropriate Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), to work with people in a strengths-based way to; promote wellbeing, rights and independence, prevent the need for care and bring about timely interventions with positive outcomes. Our aim is to be a high performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team focusing on TEAM Reading values that supports and values staff and the skills and diversity they bring to the team. Working as a Social Worker in PDOP you will be part of a friendly&nbsp;and supportive team, where development and training are encouraged.&nbsp; We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users and health care providers. Duties include: - To complete timely Care Act assessments with a strength-based focus, delivering positive outcomes for the individuals of Reading - To promote the use of direct payments to give individuals the flexibility in how they meet their needs. - To work with all families and carers ensuring that carers assessments are completed to promote support to individuals with a caring role. - To develop close and effective relationships with providers, community voluntary services, and health professionals. - To complete Mental Capacity Act Assessments to a high standard. - Undertake community DOLs and prepare records for Court of Protection. - To be a high performing, efficient, supportive and outcome focused team member who together embed the principles of TEAM Reading. - To work with the whole team including OT’s and Social Care Co-ordinators to ensure a holistic assessment of need using a strengths-based approach. - To support on duty when required. - To hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. This post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience in Adult Social Care with high quality, client-led, interventions to service users in their own homes, in a friendly and supportive team. You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. You will need to have: - A degree or equivalent in Social Work - Registration with Social Work England - Understanding of the Care Act 2014 - Understanding of The Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007) - Other legislation linked Mental Health We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.&nbsp; You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. RBC’s vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this - TEAM: Work Together as one team -&nbsp;work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency -&nbsp;show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious -&nbsp;be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading -&nbsp;maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: - Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave - Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay - A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp; - Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, - Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work - Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax - Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement. Closing date: Applications reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Pip Durant (PDOP Team Manager) on 07815 701 876 or <a href="mailto:pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Social Worker - Physical Disability and Older People Social Care Team

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamThe Mental Health Social Care Team (MHSCT) forms part of Adult Social Care within the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK). We are one of the two specialist teams within Adult Social Care.&nbsp; Our main functions are under the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We work with adults whose primary need is their mental health. Our other areas of responsibility include working with people with autism, and those with drug/alcohol issues.&nbsp; We also have responsibility for young people transitioning into adulthood and thereby from children to adult services.&nbsp;We work closely with our colleagues in NHS mental health teams, and on mental health wards, as well as partners in primary care as well as a wide range of partnership organisation across the community.The team is a large and enthusiastic group of professionals dealing with a diverse and fascinating portfolio of responsibilities. Interest in the work and enthusiasm are among the qualities we would value in the successful applicant.The team incorporates the Royal Borough's AMHP service..&nbsp; We are based on the site of Tolworth Hospital and operate a hybrid working model of working from home, and working in the office.We are a large, friendly and supportive team, including a manager and a deputy manager, and ably supported by business support colleagues.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will be a qualified social worker with a good amount of post qualifying experience in a statutory setting.&nbsp; They will be experienced in safeguarding, and assessments under the Care Act 2014, and the Mental Capacity Act.&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>They will have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation and guidance, and experience of working with mental health.</li><li>You will provide case management of complex cases under the Care Act 2014, and safeguarding, including taking cases to the Court of Protection.</li><li>You will receive support and supervision from one of the senior practitioners in the team, and will also provide supervision of social workers.</li><li>You will undertake assessments and reviews, and work in partnership across organisational boundaries with NHS colleagues in mental health teams and on wards, as well as colleagues in a range of partnership organisations.</li><li>The successful candidate will progress towards AMHP training as part of their career progression pathway and will receive a £1000 welcome payment.&nbsp;</li><li>They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills. Good IT skills will be an advantage.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of mental health, autism, and drug and alcohol problems in a statutory setting are essential.</li></ul> Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Mental Health Social Worker

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/0065/Senior_Social_Worker_JD.pdf" target="_blank">Senior_Social_Worker_JD</a></li>
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Senior Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Wokingham Borough Council's Integrated Mental Health Service for an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)/ Senior Social Worker (non-Social Worker AMHPs also welcome to apply).
As a Senior Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) you will join a passionate and dynamic team, playing an integral role as, we collaborate with The Health Trust to transform our services and develop a dedicated social care pathway.
We are looking for a self-motivated and legally literate individual, who possesses the AMHP qualification. You will be required to work primarily as an AMHP within the service and provide support to junior colleagues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Those on the AMHP rota receive a generous AMHP allowance of £5355 - £7000 (depending on experience).
We are seeking a part-time 0.45 FTE AMHP but are flexible and open to considering how these 15 hours/week could be worked to support AMHP provision in the team. The role requires good formulation skills and the ability to carry out comprehensive risk assessments, and strengths-based interventions.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The ideal candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding, the MHA, MCA, CA and Human Rights legislation.&nbsp; They must also be a skilled communicator, have excellent organisational skills, and have good IT abilities. Additionally, evidence of continuous personal and professional development (CPD) is required. If you are an AMHP who has been out of practice, we may be able to support your re-approval and get you back up and running.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Both Wokingham Borough Council and The Health Trust recognise the benefits of integration, which include holistic support for people accessing the service, peer support and working collaboratively on casework for CMHT (Community Mental Health Team) colleagues. Although WBC staff will manage social care and BHFT will provide health care separately, the service will collaborate closely as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for service users.&nbsp;
Wokingham CMHT is committed to professional development and has excellent working relationships with health colleagues and colleagues in Adult Social Care.
We have several service development initiatives coming up, including development of a hospital discharge team and an Occupational Therapy-led reablement service so it’s an exciting time to join us.
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:
⭐&nbsp;Those on the AMHP rota receive a substantial AMHP allowance of £5355 - £7000 (depending on experience).
⭐A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (Pro Rata) (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>To act as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and Best Interest Assessor (BIA); this includes being front line AMHP and back up AMHP as required, attending professionals’ meetings as AMHP, AMHP meetings, providing training and support to other services with the AMHP lead as required.</li>
<li>Conduct statutory duties under the Mental Health Act, 1983 as an AMHP</li>
<li>Act in a supervisory role to other team members and provide supervision in line with the CMHT Joint Supervision Policy</li>
<li>Identify safeguarding adult and children concerns and implement safeguarding policies and processes.</li>
<li>Maintain high standards of quality in clinical recording, ensuring information is recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date.</li>
<li>Comply with all service requirements in terms of lone working in the community.</li>
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Candidate requirements:
<ul>
<li>Are a Social Worker, Mental Health/Learning Disabilities Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Chartered Psychologists who hold an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification/are willing to undertake training to be an AMHP.</li>
<li>Have a comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding, the MHA, MCA, CA and Human Rights legislation.</li>
<li>Should the candidate be unable to carry out AMHP duties at any point, there is an expectation for them to hold a caseload and carry out Care Act 2014 duties to support the wider social care team.</li>
<li>Be a skilled communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and customers.</li>
<li>Be well organized with excellent time management skills.</li>
<li>Strong IT skills.</li>
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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 including 69 primary and 21 secondary, 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.
Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact&nbsp;Sheku Bangura, AMHP Team Manager&nbsp;via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sheku.Bangura@Wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheku.Bangura@Wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing: 24th August 2025, 11pm
Interviews: TBC
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.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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.
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 &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Senior Social Worker/Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) - Adult Social Care

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We are recruiting for a permanent Social Workers in our Children's Safeguarding (Long Term) Teams, in Children’s Services. 
Our Long Term Team (The Brambles) is&nbsp;looking for Social Workers to join them on a permanent basis.&nbsp;
About the team: This team is made up of an experienced and stable workforce. The Brambles team is supported by Practice Assistants and a Family Support Worker, includes two ASYE Social Workers, and a fantastic team of Social and Senior Social Workers. There are two exceptional ATM's plus a steady and supportive Team Manager leading the team.
At Wokingham, we are committed to our social workers having caseloads that give them time to focus on relationship based practice. To reflect this we are seeking experienced, permanent Social Workers who have a passion for working with and improving outcomes for children.
We are keen to hear from Social Workers that are flexible, dynamic and willing to work with safe uncertainty, to achieve the best outcomes for our children. We welcome creative individuals who are keen to make a difference by finding supportive solutions for our most vulnerable children.&nbsp;
Quote from a Social Worker in the Brambles Team (December 2024):
"The Brambles Team is a really stable team. We have regular team meetings and everyone chips in and supports each other when we're on duty. Even in times of heightened stress, we know that we can always depend on each other and our managers for full support and encouragement. It's a great team culture."
What we can offer you:
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Hybrid working: Our Long Term Teams work in a hybrid capacity, with our Social Workers combining a regular routine of working in the office, working from home, and working within the community.</li>
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L&amp;D: Social Workers in Wokingham are highly valued for the important and challenging work they undertake and will find an environment where their learning and development is promoted and supported.</li>
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Support: Our Social Workers benefit from regular in-depth supervision with their managers, supportive peers and positive team spirit. Our Principal Social Worker and Practice Consultants work closely with our teams to provide learning and development opportunities.</li>
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Culture: We are so proud of our positive and motivated team spirit. Our teams work closely with eachother, our Team Managers are relentlessly focussed on staff wellbeing, Social Workers feel supported &amp; empowered in their roles.&nbsp;</li>
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Our package:
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<li>Salary: £44,511 - £50,754 per annum (inc £3k Market Supplement)</li>
<li>Annual Leave: 28 days, rising to 33 days with 5 years continuous service</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Local and National Discounts</li>
<li>Continuous Professional Development</li>
<li>Supportive Management</li>
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact either:
Frankie Smith, Team Manager, Brambles Team <a href="mailto:Frankie.smith@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Frankie.smith@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;Alix Williams, Recruitment &amp; Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care: <a href="mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: Sunday 31st August at 11pm
Interview Date: TBC
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 &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. WBC is an equal opportunities employer.
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.

Social Worker, Children's Safeguarding (Long Term) Teams

<ul><li><a href="https://ats-bracknell.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/318922/documents/760321" target="_blank">Family Worker Duty &amp; Assessment JD/PS</a></li><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9784/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</a></li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided.Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.We are looking for a Family worker to join our Assessment team at the ‘front door’ of Children’s Social Care on a full-time, permanent basis.To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo" target="_blank">at our workforce video</a>.<h3>About you…</h3>You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and passionate about improving outcomes for children and their families.&nbsp; You will be an effective communicator who can engage with families in assessment and planning and work in partnership with others.If you can demonstrate passion and drive to improving outcomes for children and to support families to stay together, and would like to be part of a hard-working, supportive and friendly team, we look forward to receiving your application.<h3>About the team…</h3>We are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council,&nbsp;“Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high-quality service”Inspectors concluded that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.Bracknell Forest Council have an embedded nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’. Our model and our work are dynamic and impactful.The Assessment team acts as the front door for Children’s Social Care and carries out assessment and short-term work. We work alongside and directly with children, young people and their families. Our ‘front door’ colleagues know good beginnings and have a better chance of making good endings.&nbsp;The team predominantly undertakes child in need assessments (Single Assessments) and child protection assessments (Section 47’s) using a range of child and adult tools to enhance our analyses, to measure change, to problem solve and design and plan short, medium and long-term interventions. The team is fast paced, the work is immensely rich and varies day to day.We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which provides our workforce with a strong sense of belonging.Our leadership team is visible, available and approachable.&nbsp;Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.Read more about our culture and what our staff say&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Four-culture&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cad347b02f91b4bbad25908ddb5531965%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638866090708602874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MW%2FXb%2B3I8p0wnuGl2PEf%2BpYM6iiMvCAi4sxVWLmigoc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Children's social care culture | Bracknell Forest Council</a>.<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3><ul><li>To work as part of a team within Children’s Social Care providing services for children and young people and their parents/carers, ensuring children’s views are heard.</li><li>You will be required to hold cases and be responsible for identified tasks including supervising contact sessions as well as work on other worker's cases as directed.</li><li>The purpose of this role is to support families in ensuring that children can remain safely within their family environment, or where necessary, to help maintain stable placements. This support will include both practical assistance and structured, planned interventions.</li></ul><h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li><li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li><li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li><li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li><li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li><li>Local government pension scheme.</li><li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li><li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li><li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li><li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li><li>Sports and Social Club.</li><li>Staff dental and health plans. </li><li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li><li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li></ul>*(pro rata for part time)<h3>Our values...</h3>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>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 <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>Interviews will be held on Thursday 14th August 2025.Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.&nbsp;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.<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;Donna Barber-&nbsp;Team Manager<a href="mailto:Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for&nbsp;more details.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 &amp; 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.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.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Family Worker - Assessment Team

<ul><li><a href="https://ats-bracknell.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/318741/documents/760325" target="_blank">Social Worker CMHTOA JD/PS</a></li><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9488/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</a></li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided.Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified (Social Worker England registered) Social Worker within our Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults (CMHTOA).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.<h3>About you...</h3>As a Social Worker CMHTOA, you will support our most vulnerable residents using a strength-based approach. Helping the person to remain as independent as possible will be at the heart of everything you do.&nbsp;You will have the time to get to know everyone you work with. Put simply, in the CMHTOA we work with people to change lives for the better.As a Social Worker CMHTOA, you will have a strong focus on integrated working with our partners to deliver holistic and seamless support when people need it.You will have effective communication skills, together with an empathic and respectful approach to diversity.<h3>About the team...</h3>The Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults are proud of the care we give and the services we provide to local people.We offer:<ul><li>Exceptional clinical knowledge and expertise.</li><li>Committed, hardworking and supportive practitioners.</li><li>An inclusive, welcoming and well-informed staff who understand the organisations ethos, aims, journey and focus of the organisation.</li><li>Approachable in touch managers.</li><li>A service where the focus remains on individuals enhancing their independence. &nbsp;</li><li>Skilled administrative support.</li><li>Interagency and intra-department relationships that are dedicated to achieving a shared aim and focus to address the needs of the most vulnerable.</li></ul><h3>Key responsibilities...</h3><ul><li>Provide advice, information, support and care to people with diagnosed memory problems and people with mental health needs who need social care.&nbsp; </li><li>Help to coordinate the resources at hand to identify people with longer term support, to deliver short term interventions utilising strength based assessment and community assets.&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>To support people with a need for social care to assess their own needs and develop a person-centred plan of support, working together with carers, family and friend networks, health professionals and the voluntary sector.&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>To have responsibility for assessing safeguarding referrals, including carrying out investigations, completing risk assessments, chairing meetings (where necessary) and ensuring that action plans are effective in keeping people safe. </li><li>To establish good clinical and management practices ensuring high standards of care using community or other available resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Our benefits...</h3><ul><li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li><li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li><li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li><li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li><li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li><li>Local government pension scheme.</li><li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li><li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li><li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li><li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li><li>Sports and Social Club.</li><li>Staff dental and health plans. </li><li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li><li>Supermarket discount.</li></ul>(*pro rata for part time)<h3>Our values</h3>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>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 <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Interview date</h3>Interview 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.<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:Vicki Brown,&nbsp;Interim Service ManagerTel.: 0118 9046 900At 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, 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 &amp; 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team Older Adults

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9343/Social_Worker_CTPLD_-_JD_PS_June_25.pdf" target="_blank">Social_Worker_CTPLD_-_JD_PS_June_25</a></li>
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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 an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker, on full-time, permanent basis, to join our Community team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD), within Adult Social Care.&nbsp;
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and bring your skills and passion to a values-driven team, we would love to hear from you.
<h3>About you...</h3>
We are looking for a Social Worker who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
You will be a dedicated and compassionate professional who is organised, creative and an excellent communicator. You will be committed to empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives and focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
To be successful in this role, you will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You will have a strong understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding vulnerable adults and promoting their welfare.
Your role will involve working collaboratively with individuals, families and professionals to develop effective care plans, while upholding the highest standards of social work practice.&nbsp;
You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to enable remote working when required.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism is a vibrant and collaborative team with a shared ethos of compassion, inclusion and excellence. We pride ourselves on our positive team dynamic and a culture of mutual support. Working closely with colleagues across the wider service, we draw on a wealth of specialist knowledge to provide the best possible support to the individuals we serve.
Based in the Southeast, Bracknell Forest is a welcoming and well-connected unitary authority in Berkshire, just 28 miles west of London, near Reading and conveniently located between the M3 and M4 corridors. The area offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and scenic countryside.
At Bracknell Forest, our staff are our greatest asset. You will benefit from regular supervision, access to high-quality training and opportunities to grow your professional skills and pursue your areas of interest.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
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.
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
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 <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date...</h3>
Interviews will be held week commencing the 11th August&nbsp;2025.
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.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Claire Curd - Assistant Community Services Manager
Tel: 01344 354466
Nakita Baptiste - Assistant Community Services Manager
Tel: 01344 354466
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
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 &amp; 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.&nbsp;
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

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 fantastic opportunity available for a Senior Social Worker to join our award-winning adult social care team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As Senior Social Worker youwill act as a key link between Primary Care Networks, General Practitioners and Health and Social Care. An integral part of the role will be to offer greater availability to support the PCN’s, creating increased access to guidance, joint-working and problem resolution.
Part of this role will focus on the ways we can develop the integration through Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, joint training and responsive social work input. Also developing and enhancing relationships with key stakeholders, including, voluntary and community services and seek to improve practices and interworking relationships.
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:
⭐&nbsp;A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Cycle to work schemes
⭐ Monthly Supervision
⭐ Social Work Registration Paid
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>To be a named representative and key link between Adult Social Care and Health. To liaise directly with GP surgeries about case work.</li>
<li>To have active contact with PCN’s, local GP surgeries, Community Mental Health Workers, Social Prescribers and voluntary services. To be physically present, building relationships and networking to promote better communication and joint working relationships.</li>
<li>To contribute towards the development of Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings within WBC, with a view to increased frequency and urgent responses. The role will also require chairing MDT meetings and acting as the Adult Social Care representative.</li>
<li>To be allocated cases referred from the MDT meetings and the PCN’s, for people with social care needs, to ensure work is started immediately a using a Strength Based Approach. To work with a short term case load and support with the general duty functions of the team on a rota basis.</li>
<li>To work in accordance with Care Act (2014) to provide preventative support or to assess the needs of customers and their carers, offering access to services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them.</li>
<li>To adopt a Strength Based Approach to care and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. 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 and heard.</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Social Work (degree or diploma) qualification</li>
<li>Full EU driving licence (and access to the daily use of a car)</li>
<li>Ability to use standard Microsoft programs and to learn specialist client record systems etc</li>
<li>Ability to communicate well and work collaboratively with team members/customers/families</li>
<li>Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience.</li>
<li>Good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the relevant care group and of an appropriate range of professional interventions.</li>
<li>Experience in a Social Care or health care environment.</li>
<li>Experience of managing risk in a social care or health setting.</li>
</ul>
Our Area:&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, 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.&nbsp;
For an informal chat about the role please contact&nbsp;Laura Gordon –<a href="mailto:laura.gordon@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank"> laura.gordon@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 10th August 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.&nbsp;All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;

Senior Social Worker (Primary Care Networks)

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamHospital Team, Reablement and (START) ServiceThe Hospital Pathway and Reablement (START) Service is dedicated to facilitating safe and timely discharges for residents transitioning from hospital to home. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely with NHS colleagues to ensure that individuals receive seamless, holistic care tailored to their unique needs.&nbsp; We empower our residents to regain their independence and confidence, providing personalised rehabilitation care plans that enhance their ability to perform daily activities. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care, where each individual needs, guide the support we offer. We also engage with families and carers, equipping them with the knowledge and resources necessary to foster recovery at home. Our objective is to prevent hospital readmissions but also promote the overall well-being of our residents, enabling them to thrive within their communitiesAbout the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Adult Social Care as an Assistant Team Manager and receive a generous Welcome Bonus of £1000, paid in your first month's salary. With a total package up to £57,172 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Team Manager to join our Hospital Pathway Team, to lead and facilitate the hospital discharge service. This role will be based on-site at St Helier Hospital, within the Transfer of Care Hub (TOCH) alongside health partners as a single point of referral for all hospital discharges.&nbsp;Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Support the Team Manager to lead and manage the hospital pathway team on-site, providing clear direction and support to ensure effective and timely discharges from hospital.</li><li>Collaborate with healthcare professionals and their families to develop comprehensive discharge plans.</li><li>Oversee the assessment of&nbsp; social care needs, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the discharge process, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.</li><li>Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages continuous learning and professional development.</li></ul>Reporting directly to the Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents receive person-centred care, from admission to discharge. You will lead a skilled and dedicated team, providing clear direction and guidance to facilitate timely and effective hospital discharge.Your expertise and leadership will help to improve outcomes, reduce length of stay, and promote seamless transitions to community care.&nbsp; Collaboration is key to our success, and you will work closely with external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for our residents.&nbsp;If you are dedicated and experienced in working within a hospital setting and discharge pathway, and are looking to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.About You&nbsp;This position presents an excellent opportunity for experienced social workers who have demonstrated strong management and leadership capabilities, ideally within a local authority context. As a subject matter expert in social care, you will be expected to possess an in-depth knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and guidance pertinent to social work practice.You will play a pivotal role in supporting staff to adopt creative and innovative approaches while effectively managing your own time to meet tight deadlines and demonstrate measurable outcomes. Furthermore, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of work delivered by your team meets established standards.Key qualifications and competencies for the role include:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree.</li><li>Registration with Social Work England</li><li>Extensive post-qualification practice experience, coupled with strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively manage and motivate a multidisciplinary team of social care professionals.</li><li>Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices within the field of social care.</li><li>Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and community partners to achieve shared objectives.</li></ul>If you are a dedicated and experienced Social Worker or an established Assistant Manager looking to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Assistant Team Manager (Hospital Pathways Team)

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.Hospital Pathway And Reablement (Start) Service&nbsp;Staff within our hospital team work closely with NHS colleagues to facilitate safe, timely discharge.&nbsp; Their priority is to enable people to return to their own homes, utilising reablement and other services to enable them regain independence.For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href="https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/adult-social-care-jobs" target="_blank">click here</a>.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale within the grade).&nbsp;We've got an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in the practice of social care. As a Social Worker working within the Hospital Pathways Team, you will conduct assessments, manage complex cases, and provide high standards of care. Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence.Our Ideal CandidateThis position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK.&nbsp;</li><li>2 years post qualifying experience working in adult services, assessing and supporting individuals with diverse needs and successful completion of their ASYE.&nbsp;</li><li>Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as social work theories.</li><li>Strong assessment, outcome focussed care planning, and risk management skills.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li><li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.&nbsp;</li></ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Keyur Patel, Team Manager Hospital Pathways on <a href="mailto:keyur.patel@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">keyur.patel@sutton.gov.uk</a>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.#LI-SR





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Social Worker Hospital Pathways

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamThe London Borough of Sutton Children’s Services offers a supportive and inclusive environment for its Qualified Social Work staff. Specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard.&nbsp;Our Locality Teams offer a social work service to children and young people in the Borough who are living at home on plans under Section 17 or Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. &nbsp;This is achieved by working in partnership with relevant agencies, children and young people and their families. We provide a supported working environment that ensures manageable caseloads, regular supervision, &nbsp;daily management support and an abundance of learning and development opportunities for our Social Workers to grow and flourish. &nbsp;In addition we have a creative and flexible approach to the working week which allows for both home and office working which promotes a work/life balance.Working with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women’s +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 and enjoy a Golden Hello and a Retention Bonus outlined as follows:<ul><li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li><li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li><li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li><li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li><li>Reimbursement of Social Work England Registration</li><li>Flexible working model that allows social workers to manage their diary to meet the needs of the service.</li></ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for confident and experienced Social Workers to join our Locality Team in Children’ Social Care. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.&nbsp;Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>To support children and young people through robust assessment, SMART planning and effective intervention to achieve positive outcomes within their families and communities.</li><li>Working within a restorative practice approach to form partnerships with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties.</li><li>Leading and coordinating multi-agency partnerships, plans, interventions, and meetings to ensure children and young people are safe and their holistic needs are being met.&nbsp;</li></ul>Reporting to the Team Manager, you will work within the frameworks of Section 17 and Section 47 - undertaking assessments, planning, and interventions with children and their families. Your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes and views are central to the planning and delivery of the care we provide. Compliance is key to our statutory requirements. As a Social Worker, you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.Your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes and views are central to the planning and delivery of the care we provide. Compliance is key to our statutory requirements. As a Social Worker, you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.Are you ready to progress your career? We are committed to supporting your development as you embark on your journey with Suttons Children Social Care service. Apply today and become part of our pursuit of excellenceOur ideal candidateThe successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a caring and calm approach who have a thorough understanding of the frameworks that underpin social work practice. You will bring insight and experience to the team and the lives of children and show initiative which will help develop our services to an outstanding standard. You must also enjoy working in a high pace team, being able to deliver consistency, energy, and passion to make a difference in children's and young people's lives. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making.&nbsp; In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):<ul><li>you are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree&nbsp;or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body&nbsp;Social Work England</li><li>2 years post qualifying practice experience, ideally within a UK regulated authority</li><li>hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly</li></ul>Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions.If you have experience in Children's services, are competent in assessment and direct work, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, then apply today!Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.#LI-SR





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Children's Social Worker

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamSutton’s Children’s First Contact Service &nbsp;is a single point of contact for all early help and children’s social care services, support for children through to identifying children in need and Child protection matters. The lines is open to all practitioners and the general public.Sutton’s Children’s First Contact Service aims to ensure a consistent and efficient response to referrals to the Children’s Service’s. The Children’s First contact Service co-ordinates incoming referrals and seeks to ensure that they follow the appropriate pathway for the child's needs according to Pan London threshold matrix.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateChildren's Social Worker - Children's First Contact ServiceWelcome and Retention Bonus:£1000 paid in your first month salary and £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service£2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service£3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter.Whole package totals up to £47,857 (including Retention Bonus)We are looking for confident and skilled Social Workers to work in our Children's First Contact Service. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.Reporting to the Team Manager, you will work within the frameworks of Early Help, Section 17 and Section 47 - processing contacts received into the team on a daily basis, concluding relevant outcomes as to any onward plan.&nbsp; Your role will include liaising with multi agencies and engage at times in multi agency forums.Compliance is key to our statutory requirements and as a Social worker you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.Our ideal candidateThe successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a caring and calm approach who have a thorough understanding of the frameworks that underpin social work practice. You will bring insight and experience to the team and the lives of children and show initiative which will help develop our services to an outstanding standard. You must also enjoy working in a high pace team, being able to deliver consistency, energy, and passion to make a difference in children's and young people's lives. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making.&nbsp;We welcome applications from experienced CFCS/MASH practitioners or those with sustained child protection experience and with a clear ability to write comprehensively, speak with clarity and are able to deliver analysis based on evidence and research.&nbsp;Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions.In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):you are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body Social Work Englandhave completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)At least 2 years post ASYE work experience as a UK Registered Social Worker hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly.If you have experience in a similar Children's services team, are competent in undertaking assessments, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, then apply today!Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rota if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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20 Social Work Jobs in Bracknell, UK