Social Worker (Adult Social Care - Central) - 04206

Are you a dedicated and passionate Social Worker looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults within our community?

West Berkshire Council is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care Team, working in the Central Locality Team, reporting to the Locality Manager. This role is based at our Market Street Offices and offers a maximum salary of £47,075 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours.

About The Role

As a Social Worker within the Central Locality Team, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting assessments and providing person-centred support to individuals, enabling them to achieve their goals and maintain their independence.
• Working collaboratively with other professionals, agencies, and community resources to ensure holistic care and support for service users.
• Implementing and reviewing care packages, ensuring that the changing needs of individuals are met.
• Safeguarding vulnerable adults and taking appropriate action to protect them from harm.
• Providing advice, guidance, and support to individuals, their families, and carers.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, documentation, and reports in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
  
  

About You

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience working within an adult social care setting, ideally with a focus on community care and safeguarding.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Excellent assessment and intervention skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with service users, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

Ability to work independently, manage a varied caseload, and prioritise tasks effectively.

Team player with a collaborative approach to working with others.

Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up-to-date with social work practices.

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council is a great place to work, offering a range of excellent employment benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Local Government Pension Scheme for financial security in the future.
• Family-friendly policies to support your personal and professional commitments.
• A range of local discounts on shopping, services, and leisure activities.
• 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.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Peebles on 01635 503185 or email sarah.peebles@westberks.gov.uk

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and want to be part of a supportive and dedicated team, apply now to join West Berkshire Council as a Social Worker.

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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.

This role involves regulated activity with adults at risk. As such, appointment is subject to anEnhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s).

In this post you will be required tomaintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment.

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