Senior Social Worker - Hospital Liaison Team

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £54,929 - £56,052 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Includes £3000 Market Supplement)
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 01/11/2026 at 12:45
Reference: 706169

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and compassionate Senior Social Worker to join our dedicated Adult Social Care Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.

We are proud to be part of the Social Care Future movement working towards a place where everyone can live in a home they love, stay connected to the things that matter and feel part of their community.

As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll supervise colleagues, guiding and supporting them to grow in their roles and making sure the quality of our work is the best that it can be.

The role sits within our Hospital Liaison Team, our Hospital Liaison Team works closely with people, families and professionals to support safe hospital discharges and help people regain their independence.

The team handles referrals, enquiries and safeguarding concerns, gathers information about people’s needs, and works closely with social care and health colleagues to ensure people receive the support they need. Their work is vital in promoting independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for our residents.

You’ll work within legal frameworks but always having the person at the centre of everything we do. This may involve working with people using a strength-based approach to assess needs, carry out reviews and support planning with people and their carers. Your aim will be simple: help people stay well, stay safe and maintain their independence.

This is an exciting time to join us. We are an Award-Winning Local Authority and were recently recognised by the Care Quality Commission as one of the best adult social care services in the country and ranked 2 nd nationally in the Impower Productivity Index.

This role is varied, rewarding and perfect for someone who wants to support and guide others and who is compassionate, creative and proactive; someone who wants to make a genuine difference every day.

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

• 31 days annual leave, rising by five days after five years’ local government service, plus bank holidays
• GP helpline,
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests and flu vaccines
• 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!

Key Responsibilities

• Work with legal frameworks to assess, review and support people with complex needs and their carers. Offer clear advice and guidance, and help people access the right support to stay safe and well.
• Take a strengths-based approach and build respectful working relationships with the people you support.
• Complete and oversee risk assessments and risk management plans, supporting positive risk‑taking where appropriate.
• Recognise and support others to identify possible abuse or neglect and make relevant safeguarding enquiries. Acting as the Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM) for enquiries completed by less experienced colleagues.
• Chair meetings such as professional meetings, case conferences and Multi Disciplinary Teams.

Candidate Requirements

• Registration with Social Work England
• An ability to travel around the borough for visits, meetings and appointments
• Strong knowledge of the legal and professional framework for adult social care
• Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and support staff, including managing performance

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