Social Worker (Part Time) - Advice and Wellbeing Hub

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 25 days + bank

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

On-site day nursery (Kennet DayNursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice

AVCs to saving for retirement

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a part-time Social Worker to join the Advice and Wellbeing Hub. You will deliver short-term, person-centred interventions for adults and carers, focusing on independence, wellbeing, and safety in the home. The role emphasizes early intervention and collaboration with health partners and external agencies.

You will work under the Conversations Count model, with access to development opportunities and support for CPD as you grow as a social worker.

Qualifications

• Requires a Social Work degree and registration with Social Work England.
• Solid understanding of the Care Act 2014 and its application.
• Experience applying strengths-based practice in adult social care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Collaborative teamwork

Legal and statutory understanding

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Social Worker (Part Time) - Advice and Wellbeing Hub

Part time – 22.2 hours (3 days) per week – Permanent – Flexible with days but preferred to work on a Monday or a Friday at least.

Are you a Social Worker who’s passionate about making a real impact looking for a part time role? 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.

Our offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave. (Pro rata for part time staff)
• Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• On‑site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement.

If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Caroline Marsh - Team Manager on 0118 937 3672, [e-mail] date: Wednesday 11th November 2026Interview date: To be confirmedInterviews either in person at Civic Offices or via TeamsVisit: www.moretoreading.co.uk to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

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