Social Care Practitioner - Adult Social Care

Community Care Live; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

GP helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye tests and flu vaccines

Onsite gym

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Social Care Practitioner for the West Team in Adult Social Care. This permanent, part-time position involves supporting adults to live safely and well in their communities, with a focus on strengths-based assessment and person-centered planning.

You will work under supervision from a social worker or occupational therapist and contribute to a high-performing service. The role offers a development pathway to Grade 6 and access to a wide range of staff

Qualifications

• Strong value base; respectful and trustworthy.
• Good IT skills and ability to use adult social care recording systems.
• Able to engage with people with different communication needs.
• Experience in health or social care or in a people-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Work with people to identify what is important to them.
• Carry out strengths-based assessments and reviews of daily lives and support arrangements.
• Gather information from individuals, carers, professionals and advocates.
• Write reports and keep accurate records.
• Build positive relationships with residents and support various communication needs.
• Work closely with colleagues as part of a team.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

People-facing experience

Job description

Social Care Practitioner - West Team (Adult Social Care)

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £29,542 – £32,047 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 15/11/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 711573

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive Adult SocialCareat Wokingham Borough Council. This is a permanent, full time role.

In this role, you will support adults to live the lives they choose, remain safe, and live well in their communities. You’ll focus on what individuals can do, not just what support they need whilst getting to know the people you work with and what matters most to them. You will work with support and supervision from a social worker / Occupational Therapist .

Adult Social Care helps people who need extra support to stay healthy, connected to their communities, and able to live fulfilling lives.

This role offers a clear development pathway, with the opportunity to progress to Grade 6 once you have met the required progression criteria.

You'll be joining an award-winning council and a service that was rated among the top-performing adult social care services in the country following our recent CQC inspection.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to Social Care Future, a movement that aims to make sure everyone, regardless of age, health condition or disability, can live in a home they choose, maintain the relationships and activities that matter to them, and be part of a supportive community.

Staff Benefits

You’ll have access to an excellent benefits package, including:

• 27 days annual leave, rising by five days after five years’ local government service, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• GP helpline, seven days a week
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 confidential support
• Freeeye testsandflu vaccines
• Freeonsite gym(Shute End, Wokingham)
• Salary sacrifice schemes– including car and cycle to work
• Local and lifestyle discounts
• Move through Menopausecourse
• Sports and social clubs – running, football, cricket and more
• Learning and developmentopportunities
• Employee networks
• And more!

What you'll be doing

• Working with people to find out what is important to them
• Carrying out strengths-based assessments and reviews of peoples day to day lives and their support arrangements.
• Gathering information and feedback from individuals, carers, professionals and advocates where needed.
• Writing reports and keeping accurate records.
• Building positive relationships with residents and supporting a wide range of communication needs.
• Working closely with colleagues as part of a team.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong value base; is respectful, trustworthy and who embraces diversity
• Has good IT skills and can learn how to use our adult social care recording systems.
• Can engage effectively with people who have different communication needs, and who understands verbal an non-verbal communication
• Works in an inclusive way, building positive relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Understands how a persons situation, physical or mental health ordisability, can affect a person's wellbeing.
• Has experience working in health or social care, or in a people -facing role.

About Wokingham Borough

Wokingham Borough is in the heart of Berkshire, with excellent transport links to Reading and London. The area includes a historic market town, attractive villages and beautiful countryside.

We have a strong local economy, excellent schools, a range of international businesses and a thriving community. Residents benefit from excellent public services, low crime levels and a high quality of life.

As a Marmot Borough, we are committed to reducing inequalities and focusing on prevention and early intervention in everything we do. This is particularly important as our borough continues to grow and become more diverse.

Alternatively, if you'd like to find out more or arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Fox, Team Manager - [e-mail]

Closing Date: Sunday 15th November 2026, 11pm

Interview Date: Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and you may be invited to interview before the closing date.