About
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is a unitary authority in Berkshire, committed to providing quality services to the community. We are looking to expand our Mental Wellbeing team with an experienced senior social worker.
The Role
Reporting to the Service Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality adult social care services and supporting the development of others within the team.
You will manage a complex caseload, lead service improvement activities, and provide professional leadership across a multi‑agency context.
Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of complex assessments, safeguarding enquiries, and care planning in line with the Care Act and other relevant legislation.
- Supporting and supervising colleagues, including offering guidance on complex casework and decision‑making.
- Leading and contributing to multi‑agency meetings, including safeguarding, best interest, and risk management forums.
- Promoting and embedding a strengths‑based, person‑centred approach to practice.
- Contributing to service development, performance, and continuous improvement within a newly re‑integrated team.
Qualifications
- A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Significant post‑qualification experience in adult social care, including complex case management.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks.
- Experience of supporting others, supervision, or informal mentoring within a team.
- A commitment to strengths‑based practice, with the ability to work collaboratively with individuals, families, and partner agencies.
- A commitment to PEPS – AMHP‑ BIA.
Benefits
- 32 days annual leave.
- Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees.
- Free employee parking close to the offices.
- Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work‑life balance.
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme including life cover (3 times of annual salary) and an Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
- Give As You Earn scheme.
- Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
- Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Equal Opportunities
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Interview Dates
22 June 2026
Contact Details:
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Recruitment Team
