Social Worker (Adult Social Care - West team)

West Berkshire Council is seeking an experienced or newly qualified (with some ASC experience), dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care Service. You will be working in the West Locality team - serving Newbury, Hungerford and surrounding villages. Are you looking for a new opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable adults in our community? The role

• Undertaking assessments of individuals' care and support needs
• Developing and implementing care plans, ensuring the provision of appropriate services
• Conducting reviews and reassessments to ensure ongoing support meets the changing needs of service users
• Collaborating with other professionals and agencies to coordinate holistic care
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk
  
  Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration
• Experience in adult social care, preferably within a local authority setting
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
• Strong assessment and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with service users and their families
• Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload
  
  West Berkshire council is a forward thinking and ambitious council. We have a positive attitude to our work and focus on excellent teamwork to deliver award winning services for our residents and businesses.
We employ over 1,500 members of staff corporately, plus additional members of staff working across our local schools and education settings. We offer a wide array of opportunities for training and development and varied career progression opportunities. Our staff support the delivery of a wide range of services on behalf of the Council. Ranging from garden waste collection, planning and roadworks to caring for those in our communities. Everything we do is focused on our priority for improvement and delivering our values of fairness, integrity and being customer focused., Embark on your next career chapter with Frontier Consulting - your distinguished gateway to impactful permanent social work opportunities in the UK! At Frontier, we specialize in connecting dedicated and qualified social workers with diverse local authorities, crafting the perfect synergy between candidates and clients. Why Choose Frontier Consulting? Expertise: Our team stands as a beacon of unparalleled expertise in the dynamic social care sector. We understand the distinctive demands and intricacies of recruiting for local authorities, ensuring a seamless fit for both parties. Tailored Solutions: Embracing the philosophy of individualized solutions, we believe in customizing our approach. Whether you're a social work professional seeking the ideal opportunity or a local authority in pursuit of top-tier talent, our strategies are tailored to meet your specific needs. Lasting Impact: By strategically placing social workers in roles where they can make a lasting impact, we contribute significantly to the well-being of individuals and communities across the UK. Join Frontier Consulting on a transformative journey, elevating social care through strategic, permanent placements. Allow us to guide your career or assist your team in finding the social work professional it needs.


• We offer flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
• We offer hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment All roles will be subject to an annual banding pay review until the top of the pay grade is reached (following successfully passing probation). All roles will be eligible for the annual national pay award.