Social Care Practitioner - Integrated Mental Health

Wokingham-Borough-Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave, rising by five

GP helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite gym

Salary sacrifice schemes

Local and lifestyle discounts

Move through Menopause course

Sports and social clubs

Learning and development opportunities

Employee networks

And more!

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Social Care Practitioner to join the Integrated Mental Health Team in Adult Social Care on a full-time, permanent basis. You'll work alongside experienced social care professionals, supporting adults with serious or suspected mental health conditions and their carers.

Under supervision, you’ll assess needs, develop support plans, spot safeguarding concerns, and help people stay safe, independent and connected to their community.

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care or a customer-facing role.
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Commitment to helping people stay independent.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable adults or working in an OT setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage own cases with support and guidance from experienced practitioners.
• Get to know people and understand what matters to them.
• Complete assessments and support plans to help people stay safe and independent.
• Give advice and help people find the right support.
• Spot safeguarding concerns and work with others to keep people safe.
• Work closely with families, health teams and other services.
• Keep clear records and support registered practitioners with more complex cases.

Skills

Health/Social care experience

Customer-facing experience

GCSE Maths and English

Good communication

Confidentiality understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

Calm under pressure

Independence support

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Social Care Practitioner - Integrated Mental Health

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £29,542 - £32,047 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 15/11/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 705076

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Social Care Practitioner to join our Integrated Mental Health Team in Adult Social Care at Wokingham Borough Council on a full-time, permanent basis. Opportunities to join this team don’t come up often, and you’ll become part of an experienced, stable and supportive team who know the service well and are passionate about the work they do.

As a Social Care Practitioner, you’ll work alongside experienced social care professionals, supporting adults with serious or suspected mental health conditions and their carers. Working under the supervision of a registered practitioner, you’ll get to know the people you support, understand what matters to them and help them find practical ways to stay safe, independent and connected to their community.

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.

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
• GP helpline, seven days a week
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 confidential support
• 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!

Key responsibilities

No two days will be the same. You’ll manage your own cases, with support and guidance from experienced practitioners.

You’ll:

• get to know people and understand what matters to them
• complete assessments and support plans that help people stay safe and independent
• give advice and help people find the right support
• spot safeguarding concerns and work with others to keep people safe
• work closely with families, health teams and other services
• keep clear records and support registered practitioners with more complex cases.

Above all, you’ll listen to people, involve them in decisions and help them find support that works for them.

Candidate requirements

We’re looking for someone who is caring, organised and comfortable working with different people.

You’ll need:

• experience in health, social care or a customer-facing role
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent
• good communication and IT skills
• an understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
• the ability to stay calm under pressure
• a real commitment to helping people stay independent.
• experience of supporting vulnerable adults or working in an Occupational Therapy setting.

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.

AI in Applications:

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.