Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £42,839 - £49,282 per annum (plus additional £3k Market Supplement)
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 22/03/2026 at 23:00
Reference: Brambles, Conifers
Children's Services are transitioning through a period of planned restructure, as we align with the national Reforms. To reflect this we are seeking experienced, permanent Social Workers who have a passion for working with and improving outcomes for children.
We are keen to hear from Social Workers that are flexible, dynamic and willing to work with safe uncertainty, to achieve the best outcomes for our children. We welcome creative individuals who are keen to make a difference by finding supportive solutions for our most vulnerable children.
Ofsted Focussed Visit Feb 2024
"Social workers feel well supported by visible leaders, managers and peers. Some staff have actively chosen to work in Wokingham because they appreciate the bespoke approach that makes them feel valued."
Quote from a Social Worker in the Long Term (Brambles) Team:
"We have regular team meetings and everyone chips in and supports each other when we're on duty. Even in times of heightened stress, we know that we can always depend on each other and our managers for full support and encouragement. It's a great team culture."
Quote from a Social Worker in the Long Term (Conifers) Team:
"I absolutely love my manager, I could listen to her all day, there is just so much to learn from her The team is a good crew, there are some fun characters. It's a safe supportive culture here. I feel that I have a really good work/life balance to relax and enjoy family and travel at the weekends."
What We Can Offer You
Hybrid working: Our Long Term Teams work in a hybrid capacity, with our Social Workers combining a regular routine of working in the office, working from home, and working within the community.
L&D: Social Workers in Wokingham are highly valued for the important and challenging work they undertake and will find an environment where their learning and development is promoted and supported.
Support: Our Social Workers benefit from regular in-depth supervision with their managers, supportive peers and positive team spirit. Our Principal Social Worker and Practice Consultants work closely with our teams to provide learning and development opportunities.
Culture: We are so proud of our positive and motivated team spirit. Our teams work closely with eachother, our Team Managers are relentlessly focussed on staff wellbeing, Social Workers feel supported & empowered in their roles.
Our Package
Salary: £42,839 - £49,282 per annum (plus additional £3k Market Supplement)
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
Local Government Pension
Local and National Discounts
Continuous Professional Development
Supportive Management
For An Informal Discussion About The Role, Please Contact
Alix Williams, Recruitment & Retention Specialist for Children's Social Care:
Closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2026, 11pm
Interview date: TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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.
Further information on this vacancy
Social Worker Job Description
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