Social Worker - Adult Community Team

Bracknell Forest Council; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bracknell Forest Council as a Social Worker in the Adult Community team, supporting vulnerable residents with a strength-based approach. This full-time role offers opportunities for career development within a collaborative team environment. With competitive pay and benefits, this position emphasizes well-being and professional support.

Benefits

28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years

Hybrid working opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Sports and Social Club

Discounted leisure centre and gym membership

Supermarket discount

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experienced in statutory social services (at least 2 years).
• Knowledge of best practice and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload with regular supervision.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Use a strengths-based approach to support vulnerable residents.

Skills

Crisis management

Relationship building

Knowledge of legislation

Education

Social Work England registration

2+ years experience in statutory social services

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Adult Community team on a permanent, full-time basis, for 37 hours per week.

About You...

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker, with a "can do" attitude who is registered with Social Work England. You will have at least two years' experience in statutory social services, usually in a local authority setting. You will also need to demonstrate excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation.

We are looking for someone who can confidently respond to both general enquiries and crisis situations within our Adult Social Care Hub. You will support some of our most vulnerable residents, helping them get their lives firmly back on track. Using a strength-based approach, you will keep the people we support at the centre of everything you do by building meaningful relationships and helping them to improve their lives and promote independence. You will also work closely with our partners to deliver integrated, holistic support, ensuring individuals receive seamless care when they need it most.

About The Team...

Our Adult Social Care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams. We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos. Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.

Working closely with health and other partners allows us to ensure people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and when a hospital stay is needed, we support them to return home as safely and swiftly as possible. We therefore have a range of early intervention and rehabilitation services that focus on keeping people in their own homes.

We also hold regular multidisciplinary forums, ensuring our residents have easy access to health and social care services that work together to provide coordinated, holistic support when it is needed most.

We understand the demands of working in Adult Social Care, therefore we are committed to ensuring our staff feel supported. You will receive regular supervision and access to training. We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential. We listen to our social care staff about the best way to deliver our services and encourage feedback and suggestions on how we can do things better together.

Key responsibilities...

• You will manage a small caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.
• You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities.
• You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
• You will take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.
  
  

Our benefits...

• 28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.
• (pro rata for part time)
  
  

Our values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments...

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting [e-mail]. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Interview date...

Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question...

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Name: Gavin Austin

Job title: Assistant Community Services Manager

Phone number: 01344 351481

Email: [e-mail]

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.

Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Social Worker - Adult Community Team

Employer:

Bracknell Forest Council

Salary:

£45,362 - £47,387 FTE (inclusive of London weighting and Essential car user allowance)

Location:

Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, United Kingdom

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Enhanced

Closing Date:

15/06/2025 at 23:59

Reference:

People/25/314040

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Adult Community team on a permanent, full-time basis, for 37 hours per week.

About The Team...

Our Adult Social Care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams. We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos. Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.

Working closely with health and other partners allows us to ensure people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and when a hospital stay is needed, we support them to return home as safely and swiftly as possible. We therefore have a range of early intervention and rehabilitation services that focus on keeping people in their own homes.

We also hold regular multidisciplinary forums, ensuring our residents have easy access to health and social care services that work together to provide coordinated, holistic support when it is needed most.

We understand the demands of working in Adult Social Care, therefore we are committed to ensuring our staff feel supported. You will receive regular supervision and access to training. We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential. We listen to our social care staff about the best way to deliver our services and encourage feedback and suggestions on how we can do things better together.

Key responsibilities...

• You will manage a small caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.
• You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities.
• You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
• You will take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.
  
  

Our benefits...

• 28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.
• (pro rata for part time)
  
  

Our values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments...

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting [e-mail]. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Interview date...

Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question...

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Name: Gavin Austin

Job title: Assistant Community Services Manager

Phone number: 01344 351481

Email: [e-mail]

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.

Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Further information on this vacancy

• Candidate Pack
• Job Description and Person Specification
  
  

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