Social Worker: First Contact & Assessment (Hybrid)

Bracknell Forest Council; London Borough of Hackney; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Social Work England registration reimb

Training & development

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council’s First Contact and Assessment service is seeking a motivated Social Worker to engage with children and families from the earliest point of involvement. The role is based at Time Square, Bracknell, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and flexible working arrangements.

You will be registered with Social Work England, have ASYE where applicable, and possess post-qualifying experience in children and families.

Qualifications

• You will be a motivated and child-focused Social Worker with strong assessment and relationship-building skills.
• Current registration with Social Work England is essential and ASYE may be required.
• Post-qualifying experience in children and families statutory social work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out needs-led, child-focused assessments with outcome-focused plans.
• Participate in the duty system and respond to child protection concerns.
• Develop and maintain accurate case records in line with policy and GDPR.
• Promote listening to children, ensuring their views are heard and acted upon promptly.
• Maintain professionalism with regular reflective supervision and clear intervention goals.
• Support flexible hybrid working and maintain work-life balance.

Skills

Social Work England registration

ASYE completed

Post-qualifying experience

Child and family assessment

Education

Social Work qualification / degree

Job description

Bracknell Forest Council’s First Contact and Assessment service is seeking a motivated Social Worker to engage with children and families from the earliest point of involvement. The role is based at Time Square, Bracknell, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and flexible working arrangements.

You will be registered with Social Work England, have ASYE where applicable, and possess post-qualifying experience in children and families.