Are you a Social Worker who is passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism? Join our dedicated community team for people with learning disabilities and autism.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable residents? We’re here to support them in getting their lives firmly on track. Our social workers take the time to truly understand each individual they work with.
At our core, we’re dedicated to improving outcomes for those we support. With a person-centered approach we’re committed to making a difference. We are looking for individuals who will share our commitment, possess creativity and are skilled in communicating with adults with learning disabilities and autism.
What it’s like working in our team…
The CTPLD and Autism team is a great team to work in with a shared ethos, mutually supportive and a positive team dynamic. We work with others across the service to draw on specialist knowledge and support.
Located in the South East, Bracknell Forest is a small and friendly unitary authority in Berkshire, just 28 miles west of London, close to Reading and mid-way between the M3 and M4 corridors. It is a diverse area incorporating the best features of town and attractive countryside. Our staff are our greatest asset and you will receive regular supervision; have access to excellent training opportunities and the ability to develop your professional skills and interests.
You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…
You will hold a case load of people with learning disabilities and autism and will be required to fulfil statutory duties on behalf of the service. The post involves assessment, support planning and review, direct work with people who have a learning disability and / or autism as well as general case management duties.
You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to enable remote working.
The benefits you will experience are…
* An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
* Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing after 3 years’ service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
* Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
* Internal sports and social club opportunities.
* Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
* Supermarket discount.
* An interest free loan for a rail season ticket.
What we’re looking for…
We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years’ experience with current Social Work England registration and the necessary drive and enthusiasm to work in our team.
Interview date
Interview date is to be confirmed.