Social Worker - Mental Health Team

Social Worker - Mental Health Team

Employer:

Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £42,839 - £49,282 Per Annum, Plus Benefits

Location:

Wokingham

Contract:

Contract Working Pattern:
Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week. DBS Check:
Enhanced Closing Date: 18/01/2026 at 23:00 Reference: 702628 We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Social Worker to join our supportive and dedicated Mental Health Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 1-year fixed term contract. As a Social Worker, you’ll play a key part in safeguarding adults and assessing mental capacity, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time.

You’ll give practical advice, connect individuals to local community and voluntary services, and promote wellbeing. You’ll also carry out assessments under the Care Act and Section 117 of the Mental Health Act, put together personalised support plans, and work with our commissioning team to arrange care that meets people’s needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award-Winning Local Authority, and a service that currently scores amongst the highest in the country following our recent CQC inspection.

We were especially proud to be rated ‘Outstanding’ for how we learn, improve, and come up with new ideas. This reflects our commitment to supporting our social workers to grow, share ideas, and deliver the very best outcomes for the people we support. You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and care. Whether you’re new to the role or bringing years of experience, you’ll be welcomed, encouraged, and supported to do your best work and make a real difference.

We work flexibly through a hybrid model, combining home working, office collaboration, and in-person visits. Wokingham Borough Council is proud to support Social Care Future , a movement working to change how we think about social care. Its goal is simple: everyone should be able to live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities that care and help them do what matters most.

AMHP - Those on the AMHP rota receive a substantial AMHP allowance of £5355 - £7000 (depending on experience) If you’re passionate about helping others and want a role where every day brings the chance to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you! ⭐Staff Benefits⭐ Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team.

You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: ⭐Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 30 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays ⭐Local Government Pension Scheme ⭐GP Helpline 7 days per week ⭐Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline ⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines ⭐Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham) ⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work ⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more ⭐Move through Menopause Course ⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more ⭐Learning & Development Opportunities ⭐Employee Networks ⭐And more!

Key responsibilities:

Assessing and reviewing the needs of adults and carers in line with the Care Act 2014 Offering advice, guidance, and access to the right support services Carrying out risk assessments and developing safety plans Working in a person-centred way, respecting people’s dignity, culture, and wishes Using a strengths-based approach to help people live independently Working closely with carers, families, and partner organisations Candidate requirements:
Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England) A minimum of 1 years’ post-qualification experience and completion of ASYE Good working knowledge of the statutory frameworks (i.e. Care Act, Mental Capacity Act & Mental Health Act) and of an appropriate range of professional interventions. A solution focused, compassionate team player Approved Mental Health Professional qualification is desirable Knowledge of mental health disorders Experience in a Social Care or health care environment Full EU driving license (and…