Social Worker

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Hospital Team. This full-time position offers a salary between £38,192 and £42,012 annually, along with an annual retention bonus. The role involves supporting vulnerable adults and assessing their needs to develop tailored care plans. Applicants must have a degree in Social Work and demonstrate strong assessment and safeguarding skills. This position includes the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment while helping residents in need.

Benefits

Annual retention bonus of £3,000

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Capacity to manage complex cases.
• Excellent ability to work effectively with multi-agency teams.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults to live independently.
• Assess individuals' needs and develop care plans.
• Protect adults from abuse and neglect.
• Liaise with families and health professionals.

Skills

Assessment & Care Planning Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Resilience & Professionalism

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker

Closing date: 01 February 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the stated end date.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join us!

Become part of the Hospital Team, where you'll play a vital role in supporting residents through a safe and well‑coordinated discharge process. Your efforts will help ensure that individuals transition smoothly from hospital care back into the community, with the right support in place to maintain their wellbeing and independence.

Join the Community Team and take on a rewarding role where you'll handle more complex cases and contribute to case reviews. Your work will help ensure that residents are supported in living their lives to the fullest. This is a chance to make a real difference while developing your skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

This is a full‑time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £38,192 – £42,012 per annum, plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility.

Main duties of the job

Your role will involve:

• Support & Advocacy: They help adults who may be vulnerable due to age, disability, illness, or mental health challenges to live independently and with dignity.
• Assessment & Planning: They assess individuals’ needs and develop care plans tailored to improve wellbeing and safety.
• Safeguarding: They protect adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation, working closely with other agencies when risks are identified.
• Coordination: They liaise with families, carers, health professionals, and community services to ensure holistic support.
• Empowerment: They promote choice and control, helping people understand their rights and access services.

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.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Hospital and Community teams.

Person Specification

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• Assessment & Care Planning Skills.
• Ability to carry out strengths‑based assessments and develop person‑centred care plans.
• Safeguarding Knowledge.
• Strong understanding of adult safeguarding procedures and legislation (e.g., Care Act 2014).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals, families, and multi‑agency teams.
• Resilience & Professionalism.
• Capacity to manage complex cases, maintain professional boundaries, and adapt to changing demands.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead