The Advice and Wellbeing Hub at Reading Borough Council needs a social worker to be the first point of contact for adults, carers and professionals seeking advice. The post centres on strengths-based Care Act and mental capacity assessments, coordinating best interest decisions and managing safeguarding enquiries where needed. The caseload is short-term and varied, covering older adults, people with disabilities, substance misuse, homelessness, hoarding and carers, and practice follows the Conversations Count model. Social Work England registration and a sound grasp of the Care Act 2014 are essential.
What the job involves
- Complete strengths-based Care Act assessments
- Undertake Mental Capacity assessments
- Coordinate best interest decisions
- Manage safeguarding enquiries where needed
- Give clear, practical advice, information and guidance to adults, carers and professionals
- Deliver short-term interventions aimed at early intervention and prevention
- Manage a short-term, varied caseload that supports wellbeing and independence
- Work with colleagues, health partners and external agencies, using professional judgement within legal and statutory frameworks
What’s required
Qualifications
- Social Work degree or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Registration with Social Work England
Skills & knowledge
- Solid understanding of the Care Act 2014
What’s offered
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
- Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Learning and development programme and training opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme, with AVC salary sacrifice scheme
- On-site day nursery (Kennet Day Nursery), rated outstanding by Ofsted
- Season ticket loan for rail or bus journeys to and from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme for a three-year lease, including insurance, servicing and road tax
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Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub employer: Reading Borough Council
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