Social Worker, Locality Teams

• Directorate: Adults Services
• Pay Level: 7,£43,253 - £48,795 (
  fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Enhanced

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis

The Interviews date will be confirmedforshortlisted candidates.

Are you passionate about helping people live safely, independently and with dignity in their own communities? We are looking for a compassionate, practical and confident Social Work Assistant to join our East Locality team and make a meaningful difference to residents and carers every day.

In this rewarding role, you will support residents through holistic assessments, care and support planning, reviews and timely responses to enquiries. You will help identify risks, promote wellbeing and create personalised, strengths‑based plans that enable people to remain connected, supported and as independent as possible.

You will be part of a team that supports people at important moments in their lives, helping them build confidence, access community resources and receive the right support at the right time. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems and making a visible difference in the community.

You will bring experience of working in a social care environment with vulnerable people, along with strong communication, IT and relationship‑building skills. You will be confident speaking with residents, carers and partners, able to record information clearly under pressure and comfortable supporting people who may be in distress or crisis.

If you are motivated by purpose, passionate about supporting people and ready to contribute to a caring, community‑focused service, we would love to hear from you.

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute to delivering services to local people - either directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That's why we're committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your director.

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to be a member of our various employee networks, which are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax‑free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help…