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Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team

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Bracknell Forest Council

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United Kingdom , Bracknell

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Salary:

46783.00 - 48873.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Bracknell Forest's Children's Social Care team are proud to have achieved an Outstanding in all areas grading. We use the Family Safeguarding Model in our approach to collaborate with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, supported by Motivational Interviewing (MI). You will be a valued member of the team, where you will feel connected, appreciated, heard, accepted, included and supported.

Job Responsibility:

  • Develop and implement effective 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
  • Take part in the team duty system responding to concerns as and when they arise
  • Make effective use of time and be able to prioritise workload, ensuring timeliness in visiting, report writing and other deadlines
  • Participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies
  • Develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR

Requirements:

  • Hold a recognised Social Work qualification
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Successfully completed ASYE
  • Experience of frontline social work including child in need and child protection
  • Understanding of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and thresholds that underpin safeguarding
  • Experience of effective multi‑agency working, building partnerships and co‑producing needs‑led safety plans
  • Demonstrate analytical skills, ability to assess information, identify actions and record timely accurate information
  • Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework
  • Candidates currently residing in the UK
What we offer:
  • One-off Welcome Payment of £6,000
  • Annual 4% Retention Payment after 2 years
  • 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days
  • Paid employee volunteering scheme
  • Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility)
  • Reimbursement of Social Work England registration
  • Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits
  • Career development through internal and external training opportunities
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
  • Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Expiration:
March 01, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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