Reablement Social Work Practice Lead

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Weighting Allowance (£1,130 p.a.

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Slough Borough Council invites applications for the role of Reablement Social Work Practice Lead. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, supervise Social Workers, and carry a small caseload of complex cases to promote independence and safe, person-centred care.

The role requires professional leadership, strengths-based assessments, and collaboration with therapy and hospital teams. Hybrid working is available with in-office presence required.

Qualifications

• Provide professional leadership, guidance and supervision to Reablement Social Workers.
• Undertake strengths-based assessments and care/support planning.
• Ensure legal compliance and person-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Reablement Social Work team within a multidisciplinary service.
• Hold a small caseload of more complex work while supervising others.
• Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to audits.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Assessment

Care planning

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Job description

• Directorate: Adult
• Pay Level: 8, £49, 868 - £55,273 (inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1,130 per annum)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Enhanced

The closing date for applications is Friday 18th September 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 28th September 2026.

What you'll be doing:

As Reablement Social Work Practice Lead, you'll play a key role in supporting adults and carers to achieve positive outcomes, maximise independence and access the right support at the right time. Working within a multi-disciplinary Reablement and Independence Service, you'll provide professional leadership, guidance and supervision to Reablement Social Workers, while also holding a small caseload of more complex work.

You'll undertake strengths-based assessments, care and support planning, reviews, risk assessments, Mental Capacity and Best Interests assessments, ensuring practice is person-centred, legally compliant and focused on promoting independence. You'll work closely with therapy colleagues, locality teams, hospital social work teams and external partners to support joined-up working and smooth transitions where longer-term care needs are identified.

A key part of the role will be improving and developing social work practice within the service. You'll support evidence-based approaches, contribute to audits, provide advice on complex cases, support safeguarding activity where required, and ensure accurate records are maintained so residents and carers receive high-quality, timely and effective support.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months' service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note that we are unable to provide sponoship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council

Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.