Senior Social Worker (Community Team)

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join its Community Team. The role involves delivering statutory services, managing complex assessments, and supervising team members. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and various benefits including a pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have a Social Work qualification, experience in adult social care, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Payment of registration renewal fees

Free employee parking

Generous Local Government Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration.
• Significant experience in adult social care and managing complex caseloads.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to supervise team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory services to residents with eligible care needs.
• Conduct outcome-focused assessments and create tailored care plans.
• Provide supervision and support to team members.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Experience in adult social care

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

Adult safeguarding

Leadership skills

Proactive approach

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

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

This is a rolling advert. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly. We encourage early submissions to ensure you don\'t miss this opportunity.

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.

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

The Role

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

You will work flexibly with the management team, lead on key projects, and chair meetings such as risk assessments and best interest decisions. With a focus on safeguarding adults at risk, achieving performance targets, and operating within budgetary constraints, you will play a vital role in driving continuous improvement and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

About Us

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. The RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

What we are looking for

We are seeking motivated professionals with:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in adult social care, including managing complex caseloads.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policies, including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Data Protection Act 1998, and the Human Rights Act 1998.
• Extensive experience in adult safeguarding.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and support team members and students.
• The confidence to represent the RBWM in multi-agency settings and make sound decisions.
• A proactive, flexible approach to managing change and driving service improvement.

What we offer

• 32 days annual leave.
• Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice, and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

The RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities' employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview and Contact

Interview dates: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Chorus Nyamakunda (Mr), Service Manager on the following email: [e-mail]

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.