Social Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Children and Family Services team, reporting to the Assistant Team Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality social care services within a supportive and collaborative working environment.

About The Role
As a Social Worker within the Children and Family Services team, you will be responsible for:

• Working directly with children and families to assess their needs and provide appropriate support and intervention.
• Conducting thorough assessments and maintaining accurate and timely case records.
• Collaborating with other professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Attending court hearings and providing evidence as required.
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to the overall development and improvement of services.
• In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues and receive regular supervision and support to enhance your professional development.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Qualified Social Worker with a valid Social Work England registration.
• Experience working in a children and family services environment, ideally within a local authority setting.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Strong assessment and intervention skills, with the ability to work effectively with complex cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, manage a diverse caseload, and prioritise competing demands.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up-to-date with current social work practices.

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hannah Pycock on or email or Keith Langley on

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families, apply now to join our dedicated team at West Berkshire Council.

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Due to West Berkshire Council's size and scale, and limited number of social work vacancies, we are not currently able to accept applications from overseas social workers.
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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