Reablement Social Work Practice Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking a Reablement Social Work Practice Lead to support adults and carers to achieve positive outcomes and promote independence. You will provide professional leadership, supervise Reablement Social Workers and handle a small caseload of complex cases.

You'll lead strengths-based assessments, care planning, reviews, and ensure legal compliance and collaboration with therapy teams and external partners for smooth transitions to longer-term care when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional leadership, guidance and supervision to Reablement Social Workers, while holding a small caseload of more complex work.
• Undertake strengths‑based assessments, care and support planning, reviews, risk assessments and safeguarding with a person‑centred, legally compliant approach.
• Support audits, evidence‑based practice development, and ensure accurate records for timely, high‑quality care.

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:37hours 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 25th September 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 5th October 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.

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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

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