Social Worker Locality Team (fixed Term)
* Pay Level: 7 (£41,873 to £47,238 fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
* Contract Type: Fixed Term
* Working Hours: 37 hours per week
* Location: Slough, Berkshire
* DBS requirement: Enhanced
The closing date for applications is midnight on 14 November 2025.
Interviews will be held week commencing 18 November 2025.
What you’ll be doing
Join our Community Team and make a real impact! You’ll deliver strengths-based, person-centred social care that empowers residents and carers to live more independently and improve wellbeing. Managing a diverse caseload, including complex cases, you’ll assess needs, create support plans, and review progress in line with legislation and best practice. Working closely with families, carers, and partner agencies, you’ll help achieve sustainable, positive outcomes — all while keeping clear, professional records.
About Slough Borough Council
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people – either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.
What we offer
We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. At Slough Borough Council, we understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That’s why we’re committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns.
* 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2-5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance.
* We are a Disability Confident Employer. Our commitment to equality and diversity is reflected in vibrant employee networks, including:
* R.E.A.C.H (Race Equality and Celebrating Heritage) Network
* Women’s Network
* Employees with Disabilities Forum
* LGBTQIA Network
* Neurodivergent Staff Network
* Wellbeing initiatives
* Tax-free childcare and childcare services
* Season ticket to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey to/from work.
Accessibility and Support
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you have a condition that may affect your application or interview experience, please provide the following information in your supporting statement when applying:
* Do you have a condition that we should be aware of?
* How does this condition affect you in your daily work or interview situations?
* What accommodations do you need for the interview process or, if successful, in the role?
* What’s the best time of day for an interview if you were shortlisted?
This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure we provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Right to Work
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application.
How to Apply
Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth! The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.
Key Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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