Senior Social Worker (Community Team)

NHS; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Community Team as a Senior Social Worker, where you will make a meaningful impact on residents' lives. This role offers the chance to conduct outcome-focused assessments and create tailored care plans in a supportive environment. You will manage complex cases, supervise team members, and lead key projects while ensuring high-quality service delivery. With a competitive salary and an annual retention bonus, this is an exciting opportunity to further your career in a thriving area, close to major attractions and with a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Annual Retention Bonus

Flexible Working

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in adult social care, managing complex caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and manage complex assessments.
• Chair meetings and ensure safeguarding processes are in place.

Skills

Adult Social Care

Safeguarding

Leadership

Complex Case Management

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

Education

Recognised Social Work Qualification

Tools

DBS Check

Job description

Job summary

Applications will only be accepted via the RBWM council's website. Please do not apply via NHS jobs. To apply, please scroll down to 'supporting links' and select 'apply via RBWM website.'

We have exciting opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join the Community Team!

This is a rolling advert. Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage early submissions to avoid missing out.

These are full-time, permanent roles with a salary of £45,831 - £50,414 per annum plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000, subject to eligibility.

Main duties of the job

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is seeking Senior Social Workers to join the Community Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives while working in a high-performing, supportive environment.

The Role:

As a Senior Social Worker, you will provide statutory services to residents with care needs by conducting outcome-focused assessments, creating tailored care plans, and ensuring their effective implementation. You will manage a caseload of complex assessments, supervise and support team members, and promote professional development and high-quality service delivery.

You will work flexibly with management, lead key projects, chair meetings such as risk assessments and best interest decisions, focus on safeguarding adults at risk, meet performance targets, and operate within budgetary constraints, contributing to continuous improvement.

About us

About Us:

The RBWM is located in Berkshire, a highly productive and innovative area. The borough council is a unitary authority, proud of its dedicated professionals committed to quality services. The borough offers proximity to London, expanding business sectors, and major attractions like Windsor Castle, Legoland, and Ascot Racecourse.

About the team:

The Community Team includes Social Care Practitioners, Senior Social Care Practitioners, Social Workers, all led by the Service Manager. Responsibilities include managing referrals, conducting assessments, arranging care, safeguarding, mental capacity assessments, and representing the Council in multi-disciplinary meetings.

Date posted: 29 April 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £45,831 to £50,414 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: F0032-25-0007

Job locations:

Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1RF

Job description - Responsibilities

1. Supervise all staff designated for supervision, including staff from other disciplines, agencies, and students as appropriate.
2. Manage and be accountable for own practice and professional development.
3. Ensure safeguarding processes are in place for vulnerable adults.
4. Manage a caseload including complex assessments.
5. Represent RBWM and make decisions in multi-agency settings.
6. Understand budget management and work within financial constraints.
7. Chair meetings such as Adult Safeguarding, Risk Frameworks, and others.

Person Specification - Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle with business insurance.
• A recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in adult social care, managing complex caseloads.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Data Protection Act 1998, and Human Rights Act 1998.
• Extensive experience in adult safeguarding.

Desirable qualities

• Strong leadership skills to support team members and students.
• Confidence in representing RBWM in multi-agency settings.
• Proactive and flexible in managing change and driving improvements.

Additional requirements

This post is subject to a DBS check and requires current UK professional registration. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must meet the travel requirements and present a criminal record certificate from relevant countries as applicable.