Are you passionate about empowering adults to live independently, safely, and with dignity? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive team environment?
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Social Worker to join our dynamic Adult Social Care Hub, the front door to vital care and support services in our community.
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.
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 in close partnership with health services and wider agencies to keep people safe and well within their communities, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
When hospital care is required, we ensure individuals are admitted only when essential and are supported to return home as quickly and safely as possible.
We also deliver a wide range of early intervention, reablement, and rehabilitation services, all focused on maximising independence and enabling people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
* 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.
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 bring at least two years of experience working within statutory social services, ideally in a local authority setting. You will demonstrate strong safeguarding practice, confidently manage a high and varied caseload, and apply up to date legislation and policy to deliver high quality outcomes. Collaborative working and sound professional judgement are essential.
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 in close partnership with health services and wider agencies to keep people safe and well within their communities, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. When hospital care is required, we ensure individuals are admitted only when essential and are supported to return home as quickly and safely as possible.
We also deliver a wide range of early intervention, reablement, and rehabilitation services, all focused on maximising independence and enabling people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
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.