Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood
Wokingham Borough Council
Contract: Permanent
Full Time
DBS Check: Enhanced
We have an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker to join our award-winning Adult Social Care Team at Wokingham Borough Council on a full-time, permanent basis.
As a Social Worker in our Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Team, you'll support young people with additional needs as they move from childhood into adult life. Working with those aged 14-25 as they navigate key milestones such as education, employment, independent living, health, and community participation. You'll collaborate closely with families, schools, adult services, health partners, and other agencies to ensure a smooth, empowering, and well-coordinated transition to adulthood.
You'll be joining an award-winning, forward-thinking service that places young people and their families at the heart of everything we do. Wokingham is a progressive, high-performing council, recently recognised as one of the top local authorities in the country in our latest CQC Local Authority Assessment. We are also proud to be part of the Social Care Future movement, working to transform adult social care so that everyone can live in a home they love, stay connected to what matters, and thrive within their community.
You'll be welcomed into a supportive team that works flexibly through a hybrid model, combining home working, office collaboration, and in-person visits with young people and families as needed. We're committed to your professional growth, offering extensive training and development opportunities for those looking to specialise or advance their practice.
We champion young people at a crucial turning point, helping them move into adulthood with confidence and possibility. If your goal to help young people overcome immediate challenges and foster long term positive change within their lives, and the community surrounding them which aligns with a person-centred approach, the Preparing for Adulthood Team is for you. Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 30 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
Local Government Pension Scheme (actual contribution details to follow)
GP Helpline 7 days a week
Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline
Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)
Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Car and Cycle to Work
Local & Lifestyle Discounts - savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more
Learning & Development Opportunities
Employee Networks
Work under the Care Act 2014 to assess and review the needs of young people and their carers, offering clear advice and connecting them with the right support to stay safe and well.
Take a strengths-based, person-centred approach-building positive relationships and ensuring dignity, culture, communication needs, and individual choices are always respected.
Complete risk assessments and develop plans that protect people while promoting independence and positive risk-taking.
Identify and respond to concerns about abuse or neglect, contributing to safeguarding enquiries and helping put effective safety plans in place.
Make sense of complex situations and work with others to find practical, creative solutions.
Work closely with young people, their families, carers, education settings, health partners, and internal teams to gather information, assess needs, and agree the best support options-promoting independence, wellbeing, and sustainable outcomes within the community.
Advocate for young people and ensure their voice is heard throughout their transition to adulthood.
Registered Social Worker (SWE) with experience in social care or healthcare settings.
Passionate about supporting young people with SEND and complex needs.
Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Children Act, Mental Capacity Act, and transition guidance.
An empathetic, resilient communicator who can engage creatively with young people and families.
Wokingham Borough is a thriving area in the heart of Berkshire, offering great transport links, excellent schools, strong communities, and beautiful countryside. We're also committed to becoming a Marmot Borough, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and reducing inequalities across our diverse community.
If you are passionate about helping young people build their best adult futures, we would love to hear from you!
Closing date: 18th January 2026, 11pm
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.