£46,783 - £48,873 FTE (inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance plus a one-off Welcome Payment of £5,000 subject to T&Cs)
Location:
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Closing Date:
21/09/2025 at 23:59
Reference:
People/25/321377
We have a great opportunity for aSocial Workeron a fulltime, permanent basis.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.
About you...
Are you a qualified social worker who is passionate about supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism?
We are looking for a qualified social worker who is a dedicated and compassionate professional and shares our commitment to empowering adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism. If you are organised, creative and an excellent communicator, we’d love to hear from you!
About the team...
Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism is a supportive and collaborative team built on compassion, inclusion and excellence.
We work closely together, sharing knowledge and encouraging one another to provide the best outcomes for the people we support. At Bracknell Forest, you will be valued as part of a team that looks out for each other, with regular supervision, quality training and opportunities to grow your skills and follow areas of interest.
Key responsibilities...
You will hold a case load of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism and will be required to fulfil statutory duties on behalf of the service. The post involves assessment, support planning and review, direct work with people who have a Learning Disability and or Autism as well as general case management duties.
You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to enable remote working.
* 28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 days and sell up to 5 days*.
* Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
* Electric vehicle leasing scheme (terms and conditions apply).
* Local government pension scheme, with linked life insurance cover.
* Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.
* Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA.
* Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
* Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
At Bracknell Forest Councilour values define who we are and what is important to us.Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews to be arranged via mutual agreement.
Interviews will be held at our offices in Bracknell, giving you the opportunity to meet the team and see our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Claire Curd - Assistant Community Services Manager -Tel: 01344 354466
or
Nakita Baptiste - Assistant Community Services Manager -Tel: 01344 354466
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
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