Social Worker - Locality Team, Adult Social Care

Social Worker - Locality Team, Adult Social Care

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £42,839 - £49,282 per annum, Plus Benefits (Pay award pending)
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hrs.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 12/07/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 711681, 712695, 713437, 711550, 713424

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join our dedicated Adult Social Care Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full‑time, permanent basis. This role sits within one of our locality teams. We operate two teams across the borough East and West, both of which support the same range and type of cases.

As a Social Worker, you will work with a diverse range of individuals supporting them to live the life they choose. You’ll focus on what individuals can do, not just what support they need whilst getting to know the people you work with and what matters most to them. The work you do will enable carers to continue in their caring roles for as long as they choose and are able to.

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, and 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.

• 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

• 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

• Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England)
• A good understanding of social care law and professional practice
• Full Driving License and Daily Access to a Car
• A solution focused, compassionate team player

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.