Description
Employer:
- Bracknell Forest Council
Salary:
£46,783 - £48,873 per year inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance
Location:
Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid working)
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Enhanced
Closing Date:
30/06/2026 at 23:59
Reference:
People/26/337042
- Make a real difference where it matters most. Join Bracknell Forest Council as a Safeguarding Social Worker and help protect adults at risk through person-centred, strengths-based practice. We are looking for a confident, knowledgeable registered Social Worker with strong safeguarding expertise and sound professional judgement.
- This role will be offered on a full-time, permanent basis and includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office or hospitals 3 - 4 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.
- At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
- To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look at**Adult Social Care Workforce video.
- We have developed clear career pathways for many of our roles. To learn more, please explore our Occupational Therapy academy model: Adult social care - Occupational therapy pathway handbook.
About you...:
- As a Safeguarding Social Worker in Adult Social Care, you will undertake S42 enquiries, assess risk and mental capacity and work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard adults at risk. We are looking for a registered Social Worker with strong safeguarding knowledge, confident decision-making skills and a commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice.
About the team...:
- Based at Time Square in Bracknell, our Hospital Team and Front Door Hub are supportive, fast-paced services where no two days are the same. As a Safeguarding Social Worker, you will work alongside experienced practitioners and partner agencies to respond promptly, share information effectively and make proportionate, defensible decisions. We value curiosity, resilience and reflective practice and offer regular supervision alongside a strong commitment to learning and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities...:
- You will undertake safeguarding enquires, whilst maintaining people’s choice and control, empowering adults within a risk enablement and strengths-based approach.
- You will have a thorough understanding, knowledge and experience of working within the adult safeguarding arena, including: S42 enquires, Making Safeguarding Personal and the Care Act (2014).
- You will complete safeguarding work within the timeframe and guidance provide by Bracknell Forest Council.
- You will coordinate and work effectively with the ward/MDT and family by providing professional advice in a timely manner to support hospital discharge.
- You will conduct risk assessments and manage safeguarding alerts.
Our benefits...:
- 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
- Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Our values:
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments:
Interview date:
The interview date is to be confirmed.
Want to ask us a question:
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
No agencies please
Equal Opportunities:
How to apply: