At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver impactful social work to support children and families in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join Wokingham Children's Services, a forward-thinking organisation focused on family well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, reflective supervision, and opportunities to shape a growing service.
- Other info: Unique interview experience to connect with our culture and future colleagues.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives with a supportive team and innovative practices.
- Qualifications: Must have a recognised Social Work qualification and experience with children and families.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
Be part of something new and exciting with us in Wokingham Children's Services. We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Social Worker within our newly remodelled Family Help Service - an innovative, relationship-focused model designed to achieve the very best outcomes for children and families. While we are advertising a single opportunity, this is part of a wider growth journey within the service, and we are keen to meet talented social workers ready to make a difference.
About the Role
Working within our Family Help Pods, you will deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work that safeguards children and supports families to create meaningful, lasting change. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-agency environment, co-producing plans with families and partners to improve outcomes and reduce risk.
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver child-centred, relational social work practice
- Undertake direct work with children and families to promote safety and wellbeing
- Work alongside partners to co-produce purposeful plans for change
- Produce clear, high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation
- Take part in safeguarding meetings, group supervision, and reflective practice
- Stay up to date with legislation, policy, and best practice.
About You & the skills you'll bring with you:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (BA/MA/MSc).
- Experience working with children and families as a Social Worker.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build meaningful relationships.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity & inclusion.
- A passion for relationship-based and systemic practice.
- A drive to learn, reflect, and continuously improve.
Why Join Our Family Help Service?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a newly developed service built on relational and systemic principles, placing families at the centre of decision-making. You'll benefit from:
- A supportive pod structure with strong team identity
- Reflective supervision and shared learning
- Opportunities to influence and shape a growing service
- Hybrid working from Shute End and home
A Different Kind of Interview Experience
We want you to experience our culture at Wokingham, not just hear about it. Alongside the formal interview, we will offer opportunities to:
- Join us on a Recruitment call to hear more about our Children's Services model
- Meet members of our Senior Leadership Team
- Take a tour of our re-designed workspace
- Have informal conversations with potential future colleagues
This is your chance to get a real feel for who we are and how we work.
Key Dates
Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026, 11pm Face to Face interviews: W/C 7th Sept
Please be aware that recruitment for our Children's Social Worker roles is only for candidates who reside in the UK, hold the “Right to Work”, a SWE Registration number and a full UK Driving Licence. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. 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. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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