Social Worker (CTPLD)
Location
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/6/2026
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Description
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 Worker to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disability.
Why now?
It’s a great time to join RBWM. We’ve started our transformation journey—Living Well Together—a vision shaped by staff that’s about helping residents live well and enabling our teams to work well together in a connected, compassionate, and forward-thinking environment. We’re investing in new roles, new technology, and enhanced learning and development to support our teams and improve outcomes.
Our Latest Staff Survey Shows
But don’t just take our word for it—watch our staff videos to hear directly from our teams about what it’s like to work here:
Adult social care careers | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The Role
You will be working as a Social Worker principally to support young people in transition from Children's to Adult Learning Disability Services.
Your Role Will Involve
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 Worker to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disability.
Why now?
It’s a great time to join RBWM. We’ve started our transformation journey—Living Well Together—a vision shaped by staff that’s about helping residents live well and enabling our teams to work well together in a connected, compassionate, and forward-thinking environment. We’re investing in new roles, new technology, and enhanced learning and development to support our teams and improve outcomes.
Our Latest Staff Survey Shows
- 92% of colleagues feel their work is meaningful
- 87% say their line manager demonstrates the council’s values
But don’t just take our word for it—watch our staff videos to hear directly from our teams about what it’s like to work here:
Adult social care careers | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The Role
You will be working as a Social Worker principally to support young people in transition from Children's to Adult Learning Disability Services.
Your Role Will Involve
- Located within a multi-disciplinary community team you would be supporting young people with learning disabilities and their families and carers to make a positive transfer to adult services. This would include liaising with Children's services and any other involved agencies.
- You would be involved in carrying out assessments, undertaking care reviews and supporting care planning.
- You would take part in a duty rota to deal with incidents, safeguarding alerts and information requests.
- You would work as a Social Worker to protect and promote the interests of vulnerable people.
- Undertake safeguarding investigations, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments, capacity assessments and best interest decisions for adults with a learning disability.
- A qualified Social Worker with a qualification such as a BA, BSC Diploma or equivalent.
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- Experience of working in a health and social care environment.
- Good understanding of safeguarding protocols.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Committed to working co-operatively as part of a team.
- 32 days annual leave.
- Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees.
- Free employee parking close to the offices.
- 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.
- 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.
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities' employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.
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: 15th April
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Paul Sweeney, Service Manager at paul.sweeney@rbwm.gov.uk
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: 15th April
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Paul Sweeney, Service Manager at paul.sweeney@rbwm.gov.uk