Social Worker Apprentice

Senior Social Worker – Preparing for Adulthood Wokingham Borough Council Contract: Permanent Full Time DBS Check: Enhanced We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Senior Social Worker to join our Award Winning Adult Social Care team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-Time, Permanent Basis. This role is part of our incredible Preparing for Adulthood team working with young people aged 14 up to 25 to help them transition into Adult Social Care. As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring that the quality and performance are met by providing guidance, support, supervision, and/or line management to registered and non-registered social care professionals. With a focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals and those who care for them, you will work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review, or reassess the complex needs of customers and their carers within the borough. You\’ll be joining a varied and supportive team who are passionate about young people and achieving the best outcomes to give them the best start into adulthood. A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays An excellent local government pension scheme An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline A range of local & lifestyle discounts Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office) Cycle to work schemes Social Work Registration Paid To work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carers, promoting well-being, independence for preparing for adulthood and safety. To provide guidance, support, Supervision, and/or line management of registered and non-registered Social Care professionals, ensuring that quality and performance are met. To direct, support and undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate. Professional degree level Social Work qualification or equivalent. Current registration to professional governing body (Social Work England). Good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the relevant care group and of an appropriate range of professional interventions. Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff. Full EU driving licence (and access to daily use of a car). Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We\’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. Alternatively, to find out more or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Anita Davies, Lead Specialist Preparing For Adulthood Team Manager via email or Barbara Ntow- Boahene, Senior Social Worker via email Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.