Experienced Social Worker - Community Reablement Team

Job summary

We are looking for a qualified Experienced Social Worker to come and join the Community Reablement Team within our Adult Social Care team here at Reading Borough Council. Wherever you are in your own career journey, were committed to offering the support and development you need.

About the Role:

• Consider the best resources and technology across all settings to promote well-being, independence and protection.
• Be confident to apply the framework provided by statute, guidance, policies and procedures, liaising with other agencies when required.
• Manage their workload effectively and actively progress situations in creative ways for best outcomes
• Offer a high standard of customer service and commitment to Team Reading principles

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users and health care providers. Working as a Social Worker for Community Reablement Team you will be part of a friendlyand supporting team.

Main duties of the job

Team Objectives:

The Community Reablement Team works closely with other teams within Adult Social Care who are involved with the delivery of Social Care services.To provide the next step in assessment and support planning and work with people in a strengths-based way to; prevent the need for care, promote wellbeing, rights and independence and bring about timely interventions with positive outcomes.

Aim is to be a high performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team with a clear Team purpose and values that supports staff and values the skills and diversity within and around the team.

To hold a varied short-term caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents.

This post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience in Adult Social Care with high quality, client-led, interventions to service users in their own homes.

You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures.

You will need to have:

• A degree or equivalent in Social Work
• Registration with Social Work England
• Understanding of the Care Act 2014

We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support.

About us

Our offerA competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
• Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement

Closing date: Sunday 19th November 2023Interview date: To be confirmed

If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Sue Kelly (Team Manager) on 07738 916 515 orSue.kelly@reading.gov.uk

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Employer details

Employer name

Reading Borough Council

Address

Civic Offices

Bridge Street

Reading

Berkshire

RG1 2LU

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Reading Borough Council

Address

Civic Offices

Bridge Street

Reading

Berkshire

RG1 2LU

Employer's website

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

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