Adult's Social Worker

Currently seeking an experienced, 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.

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

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications, skills and attributes

• 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

Our offer to you:

• We offer flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• 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.