Social Worker – Safeguarding Team; Adult Social Care

Salary: £35,412 to £44,075 per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Social Worker)

Position: Full Time, Permanent, Reading

Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026

When you join Reading you become part of a collaborative welcoming team that genuinely supports one another. You’ll work alongside colleagues, health professionals and Thames Valley Police building meaningful relationships and making a real impact every day. Safeguarding is at the heart of what we do and in this role you’ll play a key part in helping adults at risk live safely and independently, free from abuse and neglect while staying fully involved in decisions about their lives.

• Screen safeguarding concerns and carry out Section 42 enquiries
• Lead safeguarding processes with a strong person-centred approach
• Confidently apply the Care Act 2014 and related legislation
• Assess and manage risk while promoting independence and empowerment
• Work closely with partners including health, police, housing, and the voluntary sector
• Keep clear, analytical, high-quality records

• A Social Work degree (or equivalent)
• Registration with Social Work England
• A solid understanding of the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding legislation
• Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build relationships

• A Competitive Salary Alongside a Range Of Benefits
• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays – rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service, with the option to buy additional leave
• Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees
• Season Ticket Loan
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme
• Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)

We’ll support your professional development every step of the way, with opportunities to become a Practice Educator, BIA, AMHP, or build specialist safeguarding expertise.

For further information you can contact Karen Glaister (Safeguarding Strategic Lead) at K

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