Social Care Practitioner - East Team; Adult Social Care

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £29,542 – £32,047 Per Annum (Pro Rata), Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part Time
Hours: 30 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 20/09/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 711535

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive Adult Social Careat Wokingham Borough Council. This is a permanent, part time role (30 hours per week).

In this role, you will support adults to live the lives they choose, remain safe, and live well in their communities. 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. You will work with support and supervision from a social worker / Occupational Therapist .

Adult Social Care helps people who need extra support to stay healthy, connected to their communities, and able to live fulfilling lives.

This role offers a clear development pathway, with the opportunity to progress to Grade 6 once you have met the required progression criteria.

You'll be joining an award-winning council and a service that was rated among the top-performing adult social care services in the country following our recent CQC inspection.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to Social Care Future, a movement that aims to make sure everyone, regardless of age, health condition or disability, can live in a home they choose, maintain the relationships and activities that matter to them, and be part of a supportive community.

• Working with people to find out what is important to them
• Carrying out strengths-based assessments and reviews of peoples day to day lives and their support arrangements.
• Gathering information and feedback from individuals, carers, professionals and advocates where needed.
• Writing reports and keeping accurate records.
• Building positive relationships with residents and supporting a wide range of communication needs.
• Working closely with colleagues as part of a team.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong value base; is respectful, trustworthy and who embraces diversity
• Has good IT skills and can learn how to use our adult social care recording systems.
• Can engage effectively with people who have different communication needs, and who understands verbal an non-verbal communication
• Works in an inclusive way, building positive relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Understands how a persons situation, physical or mental health or disability, can affect a person's wellbeing.
• Has experience working in health or social care, or in a people
  -facing role.

Wokingham Borough is in the heart of Berkshire, with excellent transport links to Reading and London. The area includes a historic market town, attractive villages and beautiful countryside.

We have a strong local economy, excellent schools, a range of international businesses and a thriving community. Residents benefit from excellent public services, low crime levels and a high quality of life.

As a Marmot Borough, we are committed to reducing inequalities and focusing on prevention and early intervention in everything we do. This is particularly important as our borough continues to grow and become more diverse.

You’ll have access to an excellent benefits package, including:

• 27 days annual leave (pro rata), rising by five days after five years’ local government service, plus bank holidays
• GP helpline
  , seven days a week
• Employee Assistance Programme
  , including 24/7 confidential support
• Free
  onsite gym
  (Shute End, Wokingham)
• Salary sacrifice schemes
  – including car and cycle to work
• Local and lifestyle discounts
• Move through Menopause
  course
• Sports and social clubs – running, football, cricket and more
• Learning and development
  opportunities
• Employee networks
• And more!

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