Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and supportive team? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join our Children and Family Services team, working at the Market Street Offices in West Berkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the well-being of children and families in our local community while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and a range of employment perks.
The Role
Responsibilities
As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality social care services to children and their families. You will be responsible for:
- Working directly with children and families to assess their needs and provide appropriate support
- Conducting thorough assessments and maintaining accurate case records
- Collaborating with other professionals and agencies to ensure comprehensive care
- Delivering interventions to promote positive outcomes for children
- Participating in multi-agency meetings and contributing to information sharing
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards
In addition, you will have the opportunity to provide guidance and support to less experienced colleagues, contributing to their professional development.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
Qualified Social Worker with appropriate registration (e.g. Social Work England)
- Significant post-qualification experience in a similar role
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices
- Excellent assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage a diverse caseload
- Resilience and the ability to work in a challenging environment
Additionally, you should demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and a passion for improving outcomes for children and families.
Benefits
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years&© service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
In addition to these benefits, you will be part of a supportive and inclusive working environment, dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.
If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Finnuala Buttimer on 07775825810 or email
[email protected] .
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How To Apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
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