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Safeguarding Social Worker - Adult Social Care, Hospital Team and Hub Team (pay award pending)

Employer:
Bracknell Forest Council
Salary:
£46,783 - £48,873 per year inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance
Location:
Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid working)
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Enhanced
Closing Date:
09/09/2026 at 23:59
Reference:
People/26/343239
Bracknell Forest Council
Help shape safer, stronger futures for adults in our community. As a Safeguarding Social Worker at Bracknell Forest Council, you will use your expertise to support and protect adults at risk, placing their strengths, wishes and wellbeing at the heart of every decision.
 
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office or hospitals 3 - 4 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.
 
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look at Adult Social Care Workforce video.
 
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.
 
We have developed clear career pathways for many of our roles. To learn more, please explore our Occupational Therapy academy model: Adult social care - Occupational therapy pathway handbook.

About you...

We are looking for a registered Social Worker with excellent safeguarding knowledge, confident decision-making skills and a passion for promoting independence and wellbeing through strengths-based practice.
 
In this rewarding role, you will help safeguard adults at risk through the delivery of Section 42 enquiries, risk assessments and mental capacity assessments. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations, you will ensure individuals receive the right support at the right time. 

About the team...

Based at Time Square in Bracknell, our Hospital Team and Front Door Hub provide a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise can have an immediate impact. As a Safeguarding Social Worker, you will work collaboratively with experienced colleagues and partner agencies to respond to safeguarding concerns, share information effectively and make timely, evidence-based decisions.
 
We value curiosity, resilience and reflective practice, offering regular supervision, ongoing professional development and a strong culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities...

As a Safeguarding Social Worker, Adult Social Care you will:

  • undertake safeguarding enquires, whilst maintaining people’s choice and control, empowering adults within a risk enablement and strengths-based approach.
  • have a thorough understanding, knowledge and experience of working within the adult safeguarding arena, including: S42 enquires, Making Safeguarding Personal and the Care Act (2014).
  • complete safeguarding work within the timeframe and guidance provide by Bracknell Forest Council.
  • coordinate and work effectively with the ward/MDT and family by providing professional advice in a timely manner to support hospital discharge.
  • conduct risk assessments and manage safeguarding alerts.

Our benefits...

  • 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
  • Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. 
  • Paid employee volunteering scheme.
  • Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility). 
  • Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.
  • Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
  • Career development through internal and external training opportunities. 
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. 
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
  • Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club. 

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. 

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Disability confident and inclusive recruitment

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive employer. This means that if you tell us on your application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview date

The interview date is to be confirmed. 

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: 

Leena Chand, Community Services Manager on 01344 355468 or Leena.chand@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please

 

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Further information on this vacancy

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