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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Social Worker (CMHT)

The closing date is 28 September 2025

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Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is looking for aSocial Workertojointhe Community Mental Health Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local residents while contributing to a high-performing and supportive workplace.

Main duties of the job

As a Social Worker, you will deliver statutory services to residents with eligible care needs by conducting outcome-focused assessments, creating tailored care plans, and ensuring their effective implementation and support to team members, fostering their professional development and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

You will work flexibly with the management team, and closely with your supervisor with a focus on safeguarding vulnerable adults, achieving performance targets, and operating within budgetary constraints, you will play a vital role in driving continuous improvement and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

About us

Windsor Ascot & Maidenhead (WAM) Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team providing services within Windsor Ascot & Maidenhead for the local population who require secondary mental health services. It is a joint NHS and Local Authority service which aims to provide a comprehensive range of resources that people with enduring and serious mental ill health can use so that they can lead as fulfilled a life as possible.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,192 to £42,012 a year plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0032-25-0014

Job locations

Town Hall

St Ives Road

Maidenhead

SL6 1RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a motivated professional with:

  • A recognisedSocial Work qualificationandcurrent registration with Social Work England.
  • To ensure appropriate safeguarding processes are in place for those most vulnerable adults.
  • To manage a caseload under supervision.
  • To represent and be able to make decisions with management guidance on behalf of RBWM, including work in multi-agency settings.
  • To ensure work carried out is within RBWM budgetary constraints.
  • Be responsible for following and maintaining all policies and procedures as designated by RBWM.
  • Make decisions on day- to- day operational issues within the remit of the post and in line with the eligibility criteria to ensure the safety of vulnerable people.

What we offer:

  • 32 days annual leave.
  • Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees.
  • Free employee parking close to the offices.
  • Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
  • Give As You Earn scheme.
  • Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
  • Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates:07 October 2025

Application closes:28 September 2025

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a motivated professional with:

  • A recognisedSocial Work qualificationandcurrent registration with Social Work England.
  • To ensure appropriate safeguarding processes are in place for those most vulnerable adults.
  • To manage a caseload under supervision.
  • To represent and be able to make decisions with management guidance on behalf of RBWM, including work in multi-agency settings.
  • To ensure work carried out is within RBWM budgetary constraints.
  • Be responsible for following and maintaining all policies and procedures as designated by RBWM.
  • Make decisions on day- to- day operational issues within the remit of the post and in line with the eligibility criteria to ensure the safety of vulnerable people.

What we offer:

  • 32 days annual leave.
  • Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees.
  • Free employee parking close to the offices.
  • Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
  • Give As You Earn scheme.
  • Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
  • Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates:07 October 2025

Application closes:28 September 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Address

Town Hall

St Ives Road

Maidenhead

SL6 1RF


Employer's website

https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Address

Town Hall

St Ives Road

Maidenhead

SL6 1RF


Employer's website

https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,192 to £42,012 a year plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0032-25-0014

Job locations

Town Hall

St Ives Road

Maidenhead

SL6 1RF


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