Social Worker, Locality Teams

Slough Borough Council; Chalvey; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee networks

Tax-free childcare

Season travel loan

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is recruiting a Social Work Assistant for the East Locality in Adults Services. The role focuses on holistic assessments, care and support planning, reviews and timely responses to enquiries, helping residents stay connected and independent.

You will identify risks, promote wellbeing and create personalised, strengths-based plans, supported by a collaborative team. Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a social care environment with vulnerable people.
• Strong communication, IT and relationship-building skills.
• Confident speaking with residents, carers and partners.
• Ability to record information clearly under pressure and support people in distress or crisis.

Responsibilities

• Support residents through holistic assessments, care and support planning, reviews and timely responses to enquiries.
• Identify risks, promote wellbeing and create personalised, strengths-based plans to enable independence.
• Work with a team that helps residents build confidence and access community resources.

Job description

• Directorate: Adults Services
• Pay Level: 7, £43,253 - £48,795 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Enhanced

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis

The Interviews date will be confirmed for shortlisted candidates.

What you'll be doing:

Are you passionate about helping people live safely, independently and with dignity in their own communities? We are looking for a compassionate, practical and confident Social Work Assistant to join our East Locality team and make a meaningful difference to residents and carers every day.

In this rewarding role, you will support residents through holistic assessments, care and support planning, reviews and timely responses to enquiries. You will help identify risks, promote wellbeing and create personalised, strengths-based plans that enable people to remain connected, supported and as independent as possible.

You will be part of a team that supports people at important moments in their lives, helping them build confidence, access community resources and receive the right support at the right time. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems and making a visible difference in the community.

You will bring experience of working in a social care environment with vulnerable people, along with strong communication, IT and relationship-building skills. You will be confident speaking with residents, carers and partners, able to record information clearly under pressure and comfortable supporting people who may be in distress or crisis.

If you are motivated by purpose, passionate about supporting people and ready to contribute to a caring, community-focused service, we would love to hear from you.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute to delivering services to local people - either directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That's why we're committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to be a member of our various employee networks, which are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. We are keen to support you to feel comfortable throughout the application and interview process. Therefore, if you require any support throughout the application process or reasonable adjustments for the interview (e.g. questions being printed on the day or consideration for layout or lighting for the interview room), please contact our Recruitment Team who will be able to assist: [e-mail].

This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure we provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

Slough Borough Council offers a variety of staff networks for you to be part of. Networks represent our diverse staff groups and come together to help the organisation be a place where our people can feel included and thrive.

Follow the link HERE to learn more.

Right to Work and Checks:

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council

At Slough Borough Council, we're moving Forward Together. We believe in our people, our purpose, and our progress. We've created a unified set of core skills to help you understand what we value and will form part of your interview with us.

Our 8 Core Skills

Click here to find out more - How we recruit | Slough Borough Council

Documents:

• Job Description Locality Social Worker.pdf