Senior Social Worker (MHTOP)

Optalis; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Senior Social Worker to join the Mental Health Team for Older People. In this full-time role, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of local residents by delivering essential services and conducting assessments. You will lead projects, supervise team members, and ensure high-quality service delivery while working flexibly within a supportive team. This role offers a chance to contribute to a high-performing workplace that values creativity and collaboration. Join a dedicated team making a positive impact in the community and enjoy generous benefits, including flexible working and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous Local Government Pension scheme

Free employee parking

Give As You Earn scheme

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Qualifications

• Significant experience in adult social care, managing complex caseloads.
• In-depth knowledge of Care Act and safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory services and conduct outcome-focused assessments.
• Supervise team members and manage complex assessments.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Leadership skills

Person-centred decision making

Change management

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

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credit_card Salary £44,496 - £48,946 per annum, plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility.

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Senior Social Worker (MHTOP)

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Job details

Salary £44,496 - £48,946 per annum, plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility. Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Package Generous annual leave allowance and an attractive pension scheme, plus flexible working and much more Job category/type Adult Social Care Date posted 24/01/2025 Job reference REQ02089

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join the Mental Health Team for Older People (MHTOP)

This is a full-time, permanent role, and a salary of £44,496 - £48,946 per annum plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility.

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

About the team:

We provide personal and practical support to help people lead full and active lives, maintain their independence and dignity, and have choice and control as far as they can to achieve their outcomes.

The Community Mental Health Team for Older People is busy, requiring a timely response to requests for services. However, you will be given time to meet the demands of the service as part of a supportive team. You will have the opportunity to reflect and solve problems and develop practice.

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 vulnerable adults, 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. 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:

• 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, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding processes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and support team members and students.
• The confidence to represent RBWM in multi-agency settings and make sound, person-centred decisions.
• A proactive, flexible approach to managing change and driving service improvement.

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• 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.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• 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.

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 dates: 14 March 2025

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Gbola Lamuye - Joint Service Manager on [e-mail].