Overview
Join Our Adult Social Care Leadership Team – Champion Excellence in Practice
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Social Worker to join us!
We are recruiting a passionate and knowledgeable Principal Social Worker to lead and influence professional social work practice across Adult Social Care at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. This important role is central to delivering our Social Care Futures vision and ensuring that our workforce is confident, skilled, and supported to deliver person‑centred, strengths‑based care.
This is a full‑time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £53,296 - £58,286 per annum.
Responsibilities
As Principal Social Worker, you will work closely with the Deputy Director, Principal Occupational Therapist, and Head of Quality and Safeguarding to shape professional standards, support reflective practice, and ensure statutory responsibilities are met with integrity and compassion.
You’ll play a key role in embedding RBWM’s strategic priorities: building inclusive, healthy communities, delivering high quality, compassionate services, and promoting prevention, choice, and community connection.
What we offer
* 32 days annual leave Plus Bank Holidays
* Social Work England registration fees reimbursed.
* Free employee parking close to the offices.
* 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 date: 27 October 2025
How to discuss informally: Please contact Kate Concannon (Deputy Director Adult Social Care) at kate.concannon@RBWM.gov.uk
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