Senior Social Worker – Referral & Assessment Team Wokingham Borough Council Hybrid Working £35.00p/h About the Role Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a skilled Senior Social Worker for their Referral & Assessment Team. You will work closely with families and professionals to assess needs and provide the necessary support to ensure children’s welfare is safeguarded. Adopting a relationship-based practice approach, you will ensure meaningful interactions and high-quality services for families. Who We’re Looking For We need a dynamic, flexible, and experienced social worker with strong interpersonal skills, a good understanding of children’s legislation, and knowledge of social work thresholds. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at multi-tasking, and demonstrate excellent recording skills. We value candidates with staying power in their employment history to ensure continuity in casework. Key Responsibilities Carry out comprehensive assessments and develop plans to meet the needs of children and families. Work in close partnership with families and other professionals to ensure appropriate support is identified and provided. Manage and maintain a caseload with efficiency, ensuring that children’s welfare is at the forefront of all decision-making. Support and mentor junior social workers, providing guidance and supervision where appropriate. Ensure high standards of record-keeping and case management in line with regulatory requirements. Participate in duty allocations and take on emergency cases as required. How to Apply: Please submit your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) Why use Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple really – we aren’t pushy. We know that what you want is to be listened to You want an agency that will pro-actively look for your next role. That's why we've been so successful – because this is YOUR job search, not ours. If you want to know more about any of our Social Work positions, give us a call on (phone number removed)