Social Workers

4 weeks ago


Newbury, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time

Vacancy Summary
- Employer:

- West Berkshire Council
- Salary:

- From £30151 to £39493 per annum (Grade H-I)
- Location:

- Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury
- Contract:

- Permanent
- Working Pattern:

- Full Time/Part Time
- Hours:

- 37 hours per week. Full and part time positions.
- DBS Check:

- Enhanced
- Closing Date:

- 19/05/2023 at 23:59
- Reference:

- V4733

Vacancy Description

Adult Services in West Berkshire has an opportunity for full time experienced **Social Workers **who are registered with Social Work England to join our friendly and supportive **West Locality team**.

We are a small Local Authority with a mixture of urban and rural communities which offers great variety and positive challenges.

West Berkshire Council is embracing a new way of working with a strong focus on localities and a strengths based approach to the people that we work with.

**The Role**
- (Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties) _
- You will work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists and Social Care Practitioners in a large team to undertake assessments and reviews of adults who need care and support in the community.
- You will hold a full caseload and contribute to team performance, as well participate in a duty rota, but in return you will be offered regular professional supervision and there are opportunities to develop your own skills as a supervisor.
- The work is very varied and will involve working with adults with a wide range of needs and disabilities.
- Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities will be of benefit for this post and you will need a working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding processes.
- You will be registered with Social Work England
- You will hold a professional qualification in Social Work
- You will need to be a Best Interests Assessor - or work towards this within 2 years
- You will possess a strong knowledge of national legislation including Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, etc.

**Our offer to you**
- A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:_
- The opportunity to work full OR part time
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policies
- Access to a wide range of relevant training
- A range of local discounts
- You will be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days per annum rising to a maximum of 33 days.
- A relocation package of up to £8000 may be payable
- Please contact Gabija Knight (Locality Manager) on 01635 503050 for an informal chat about this role._

**Equal Opportunities**

How to apply

This role requires the incumbent to have a car available at work to undertake his/her duties as they will be expected to undertake at least 1500 business miles per year. Essential Car User status attracts a lump sum allowance paid on a monthly basis as well as a free car parking space if he/she works at one of the Council’s corporate buildings.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2017; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.


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