Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub

Reading Borough Council; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development programme

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Advice and Wellbeing Hub in Reading, England. You will be the first point of contact for adults, carers and professionals, delivering short-term interventions that promote independence and wellbeing.

You will complete Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments, manage safeguarding enquiries, and provide practical guidance while developing your CPD portfolio within a supportive, Disability Confident employer environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England.
• Social Work degree or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of the Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Complete strengths-based Care Act assessments.
• Undertake Mental Capacity assessments.
• Coordinate best interests decisions when needed.
• Manage safeguarding enquiries as required.
• Provide clear, practical advice and guidance.
• Manage a short-term, varied caseload to boost wellbeing.

Skills

Care Act assessments

Mental Capacity assessments

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub

Are you a Social Worker who’s passionate about making a real impact?

Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative team where your expertise can change lives from the very first conversation?

If so, the Advice and Wellbeing Hub is the place for you! Join us and play a key role in helping adults and carers get the right support at the right time empowering independence, wellbeing, and brighter futures.

This is a dynamic frontline role at the heart of early intervention and prevention. You'll bring your social work knowledge to deliver short-term, meaningful interventions that truly make a difference helping people stay safe, independent, and confident in their own homes.

We welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity and inclusion drive our success, and as a Disability Confident Employer, Reading Borough Council is committed to supporting and championing colleagues with disabilities.

About the Advice and Wellbeing Hub

The Hub is the first point of contact for adults, carers, and professionals seeking advice, support, and direction. We offer short term intervention, designed to maximise choice, control, and independence.

Our practice is driven by the Conversations Count strengths‑based model, ensuring every interaction is person-centred and outcomes-focused.

You’ll work with adults with a wide range of needs, including:

• Older adults
• People with disabilities
• Individuals affected by alcohol or substance misuse.
• Homelessness
• Hoarding
• Carers seeking advice, support, and guidance.

The Hub is busy, vibrant, and incredibly supportive—it’s the perfect place to grow, develop, and make an immediate impact in people’s lives.

About the Role:

As a Social Worker in the Hub, you’ll be the welcoming, knowledgeable first point of contact for adults, carers, and professionals.

Your role will include:

• Completing strengths-based Care Act assessments
• Undertaking Mental Capacity assessments
• Managing safeguarding enquiries where needed
• Offering clear, practical advice, information, and guidance
• Managing a short-term, varied caseload designed to boost wellbeing and independence.

You'll work closely with colleagues, health partners, and external agencies using your professional judgement within legal and statutory frameworks to ensure interventions are safe, effective, and proportionate.

Your contribution will be pivotal in helping people access the right support at the right time.

You will need to have:

• Registration with Social Work England
• A solid understanding of the Care Act 2014

You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub

Company: Reading Borough Council

Salary: £36,582 to £47,529 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Reading, RG1 2LU

Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 27 Oct 2026

Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Summary

Are you a Social Worker who’s passionate about making a real impact?

Do you thrive in a supportive, collaborative team where your expertise can change lives from the very first conversation?

If so, the Advice and Wellbeing Hub is the place for you! Join us and play a key role in helping adults and carers get the right support at the right time empowering independence, wellbeing, and brighter futures.

This is a dynamic frontline role at the heart of early intervention and prevention. You'll bring your social work knowledge to deliver short-term, meaningful interventions that truly make a difference helping people stay safe, independent, and confident in their own homes.

We welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity and inclusion drive our success, and as a Disability Confident Employer, Reading Borough Council is committed to supporting and championing colleagues with disabilities.

About the Advice and Wellbeing Hub

The Hub is the first point of contact for adults, carers, and professionals seeking advice, support, and direction. We offer short term intervention, designed to maximise choice, control, and independence.

Our practice is driven by the Conversations Count strengths‑based model, ensuring every interaction is person-centred and outcomes-focused.

You’ll work with adults with a wide range of needs, including:

• Older adults
• People with disabilities
• Individuals affected by alcohol or substance misuse.
• Homelessness
• Hoarding
• Carers seeking advice, support, and guidance.

The Hub is busy, vibrant, and incredibly supportive—it’s the perfect place to grow, develop, and make an immediate impact in people’s lives.

About the Role:

As a Social Worker in the Hub, you’ll be the welcoming, knowledgeable first point of contact for adults, carers, and professionals.

Your role will include:

• Completing strengths-based Care Act assessments
• Undertaking Mental Capacity assessments
• Coordinating best interest decisions
• Managing safeguarding enquiries where needed
• Offering clear, practical advice, information, and guidance
• Managing a short-term, varied caseload designed to boost wellbeing and independence.

You'll work closely with colleagues, health partners, and external agencies using your professional judgement within legal and statutory frameworks to ensure interventions are safe, effective, and proportionate.

Your contribution will be pivotal in helping people access the right support at the right time.

You will need to have:

• A Social Work degree (or equivalent)
• Registration with Social Work England
• A solid understanding of the Care Act 2014

You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.