Social Worker/Qualified Practitioner (Adult Social Care) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £42,839 - £49,282 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay award pending) Location: Wokingham Contract: Contract Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 06/09/2026 at 23:00 Reference: 713491 We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join our dedicated Adult Social Care Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, 2 year fixed term contract. As a Social Worker, you will work with a diverse range of individuals supporting them to live the life they choose. You'll focus on what individuals can do, not just what support they need whilst getting to know the people you work with and what matters most to them. The work you do will enable carers to continue in their caring roles for as long as they choose and are able to. This role sits within our All Age Continuing Care and S117 Support Team, a specialist service supporting children and adults with complex health and care needs. Working closely with social care, health colleagues and partner organisations, the team helps to secure the right funding, coordinate assessments and make sure people receive the support they need. Experience in S117 or Continuing Healthcare is not essential, as full training will be provided to help you develop within this specialist area. This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award-Winning Local Authority, and a service that currently scores third highest in the country following our recent CQC inspection, and we were especially proud to be rated 'Outstanding' for how we learn, improve, and come up with new ideas. This reflects our commitment to supporting our social workers to grow, share ideas, and deliver the very best outcomes for the people we support. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and care. Whether you're new to the role or bringing years of experience, you'll be welcomed, encouraged, and supported to do your best work and make a real difference. Wokingham Borough Council is proud to support , a movement working to change how we think about social care. Its goal is simple: everyone should be able to live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities that care and help them do what matters most. Staff Benefits Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 30 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme GP Helpline 7 days per week Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham) Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Car and Cycle to Work Local
Qualified Social Worker - Adult Social Care employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Wokingham Borough Council is an exceptional employer for ASYE Social Workers, offering a supportive environment with a dedicated in-house ASYE Programme that fosters professional growth and confidence. Employees benefit from generous annual leave, a free onsite gym, and a range of lifestyle discounts, all while working in a vibrant area known for its excellent transport links and community spirit. With a strong focus on peer support and development, Wokingham has successfully retained over 80% of its ASYE workforce, making it a fantastic place to start your social work career.
