Are you a dedicated and motivated Social Worker looking for clear progression, meaningful development, and a role where your professional judgement is genuinely valued? Join our dynamic Adult Social Care Hub, the front door to vital care and support services in our community, where you will make a real impact.
At Bracknell Forest, we are proud to offer more than just a caseload. Our Adult Social Care Hub is the front door to services and where meaningful change begins, giving Social Workers the opportunity to build broad, high-quality experience across safeguarding, triage, assessment and early intervention within a supportive, learning-focused environment.
This is an ideal role if you want to strengthen your safeguarding expertise, expand your professional confidence, and progress your career within adult social care.
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...
You will:
* Be a qualified Social Worker with at least two years’ post-qualification experience in statutory adult social care (ideally local authority).
* Have strong safeguarding knowledge and be confident applying legislation and policy in practice
* You are organised, reflective and comfortable managing a varied and fast‑paced caseload, while maintaining high standards of practice and compliance.
* You value strengths‑based, person‑centred work and are motivated by helping people remain independent, safe and connected within their communities.
* Value teamwork, professional development and positive outcomes for residents.
Whether your ambition is to deepen your safeguarding expertise, broaden your experience, or progress into senior or specialist roles, you are keen to work in a service that invest in your growth, values your judgement and encourages learning.
You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy working closely with health and partner agencies, and see teamwork, curiosity and shared responsibility as essential to good social work practice.
Our Hub is where meaningful change begins. You will be at the heart of safeguarding, triage, assessment and early intervention, making timely, strengths-based decisions that transform lives. You will join a stable, supportive multidisciplinary team where managers are accessible, supervision is reflective and meaningful, and social workers are trusted to use their professional judgement.
About the team...
Our Adult Social Care service is built on highly skilled, supportive multidisciplinary teams who share a strong “can‑do” and “no wrong door” ethos. Working as one integrated service, we consistently go the extra mile to ensure residents receive the right support at the right time.
We work closely with health services and partner agencies to keep people safe and well in their communities, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. Where hospital care is needed, we ensure it is used appropriately and support individuals to return home as quickly and safely as possible, with a strong focus on early intervention, reablement and rehabilitation to maximise independence and enable people to live well at home.
Development is a genuine priority. Through our Social Work Academy and clear career pathways, we support progression into senior practice, specialist roles or leadership, while continuing to grow your skills and confidence in your current role. Learning is embedded in the team culture, and there are real opportunities to broaden your experience and shape your career. To find out more, view our Social Work academy model: Adult social care - Social work pathway handbook .
We also recognise the importance of balance. The service supports hybrid working, flexible hours, and a realistic, people‑focused approach that values wellbeing alongside professional responsibility.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look at Adult Social Care Workforce video .
Key responsibilities...
* Lead on safeguarding enquiries, applying experienced professional judgement to ensure adults are protected, risks are managed, and all statutory duties are met.
* Manage a demanding and varied caseload, prioritising work effectively while maintaining high standards of practice and compliance.
* Work as part of the Adult Social Care Hub, collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals to deliver timely, proportionate interventions and ensure people receive the right care at the right time.
* Build strong relationships with individuals, families, and community networks, enabling people to remain independent and connected within their own communities.
* Use a strengths‑based approach to promote independence, reduce reliance on long‑term services, and improve outcomes.
Our benefits...
* 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
* Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
* Paid employee volunteering scheme.
* Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
* Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.
* Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply).
* 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.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values
At Bracknell Forest Council our 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.
Reasonable adjustments
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis, and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience 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.