Social Care Practitioner (Mental Wellbeing Service)
Location
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/1/2026
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Occupation TypeSenior care workers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled - Specific Roles Only
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£33,400
(£17.13 per hour)
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Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Practitioner to join our Mental Wellbeing Service!
We are looking for someone who has experience of delivering Statutory Adult Social Care Services, or experience working with vulnerable adults who have mental health conditions, to join our Mental Wellbeing Service.
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £26,895 - £30,132 per annum.
About Us
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Social Care Practitioner to join our Mental Wellbeing team.
The Role
You will be reporting to the Service Team Manager / AMHP Lead. Your role is to work alongside the psychiatric inpatient liaison, carry out Care Act assessment and coordinate community resources in a timely manner to facilitate safe discharge.
Your Role Will Involve
We are looking for someone who has experience of delivering Statutory Adult Social Care Services, or experience working with vulnerable adults who have mental health conditions, to join our Mental Wellbeing Service.
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £26,895 - £30,132 per annum.
About Us
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Social Care Practitioner to join our Mental Wellbeing team.
The Role
You will be reporting to the Service Team Manager / AMHP Lead. Your role is to work alongside the psychiatric inpatient liaison, carry out Care Act assessment and coordinate community resources in a timely manner to facilitate safe discharge.
Your Role Will Involve
- Managing a workload and facilitating hospital discharge in a timely manner. Promoting multiagency working with health and social care colleagues.
- Undertaking Care Act assessments and reviewing care package and placement in line with the Care Act 2014.
- To deliver person-centred service and adopt strength based approach with a view to promote people’s independent living in the community.
What We Are Looking For
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Interview dates: 2 nd July 2026
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Jessica Martin (AMHP Lead) on Jessica.martin@rbwm.gov.uk.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the stated end date.
- Experience of working with people, preferably experience with those who are vulnerable or have disabilities.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Someone who understand and applies the principles of person-centered care.
- Works within own skill level, identifies learning needs and seeks support appropriately.
- Have good communication skills both written and oral, including report writing.
- 32 days annual leave.
- Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
- Free employee parking close to the offices.
- Give As You Earn scheme.
- Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
- Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Interview dates: 2 nd July 2026
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Jessica Martin (AMHP Lead) on Jessica.martin@rbwm.gov.uk.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the stated end date.