Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a new opportunity within a supportive and collaborative environment? The Youth Justice Support Team (YJST) are dedicated to improving the outcomes for children, supporting parents and delivering services to victims. In 2022 HMIP rated the YJST as Outstanding with staff determined to enable every child to thrive.
The Role
Responsibilities
As a Social Worker within the YJST, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and safeguarding of children and young people. Your key responsibilities include:
- Working collaborating with other professionals and agencies to ensure high quality strengths based assessments are completed.
- Working directly with children and families to provide support, guidance, and intervention to prevent and reduce offending.
- Conducting assessments and maintaining accurate and timely records
- Cover Youth Justice duty and attend court when required.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of services through participation in team meetings and supervision.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Social Worker who possesses the following attributes:
- Qualified Social Worker and registration with Social Work England.
- You will hold a current driving licence and have use of a car.
- Experience in working within a Children and Family Services environment, ideally Youth Justice
- Sound knowledge of legislation, policies, and best practices related to child safeguarding.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
- Strong assessment and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As
- 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.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Norris on 01635 553600 or email Karen.Norris@westberks.gov.uk
This role requires the incumbent to have a car available at work to undertake his/her duties as they will be expected to undertake at least 1500 business miles per year. Essential Car User status attracts a lump sum allowance paid on a monthly basis as well as a free car parking space if he/she works at one of the Council’s corporate buildings.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families in West Berkshire. Apply now to join our dedicated team of professionals.
The interview date for this vacancy is 15/12/25.
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Due to West Berkshire Council’s size and scale, and limited number of social work vacancies, we are not currently able to accept applications from overseas social workers.
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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