Senior Social Worker – Family Safeguarding (eligible for £7,000 Welcome Payment)

We are seeking a Senior Social Worker to provide high‑quality safeguarding and child protection services in Bracknell Forest.

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary: £49,918 – £53,048 per year (incl. London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance).
• One‑off Welcome Payment £7,000 (subject to terms and conditions).
• Annual Retention Payment: 4% after 2 years of continuous service.
• 28 days annual leave (increases to 33 days after 3 years); option to buy up to 10 days and sell up to 5 days.
• 1 day paid volunteering leave per year.
• Local government pension scheme with life insurance cover.
• Social Work England registration reimbursement.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience in statutory Children’s Social Care, including child protection, public law and care proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidance, policies and thresholds.
• Experience of effective multi‑agency working, building partnerships and co‑producing needs‑led safety plans.
• Excellent recording skills – producing high‑quality assessments, reports and court statements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safeguarding plans to protect children from harm.
• Work alongside other professionals as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, Care Proceedings and Children Looked After.
• Respond to concerns through the team duty system as required.
• Prioritise workload, ensuring timely visits, report writing and other deadlines.
• Participate in regular reflective supervision; set clear goals and intervention strategies.
• Maintain accurate case records and comply with policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.
• Support and mentor less experienced colleagues including newly qualified Social Workers, Family Workers and Social Work Students.

Employment Details

Contract: Permanent. Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bracknell Forest Council is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work should assess eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship. No agencies please.

Other Information

Candidates should demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check.

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