Are you a dedicated and passionate Social Worker looking to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team. The Role As a Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team, you will be responsible for: Working collaboratively with the Team Manager to ensure the effective delivery of social care services Conducting assessments and providing support to safeguard children and support families Implementing intervention strategies to promote positive outcomes Working in partnership with other professionals and agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children Maintaining accurate and timely records of interventions and progress The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration Experience working in a similar role, ideally within a children’s services setting Sound knowledge of social work principles, legislation, and safeguarding practices Excellent assessment, intervention, and communication skills Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload Professional, empathetic, and resilient approach to working with children and families West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as: Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 08.00-21.00 Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service. Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Claudette Frost (Assistant Team Manager) claudette.frost2westberks.gov.uk, phone 441635503690 Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a difference in the lives of children and families. Apply now to be part of our dedicated and supportive team. Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career. Due to West Berkshire Council’s size and scale, and limited number of social work vacancies, we are not currently able to accept applications from overseas social workers. Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us Equal Opportunities The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. How to apply Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV. This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications