Social Worker Uk Sponsorship Available

Job Description

John is at home and in his local community, receiving the right help at the right time and in the right location. He has a fulfilling life and is content at home thanks to the assistance provided.

We presently have openings for experienced and motivated Social Workers in the Adult Social Care Hospital Team who can respond to general inquiries and crisis circumstances.

In our Adult Social Care Hospital Team, we help our most vulnerable residents get their lives back on track by taking a strength-based approach and placing the person at the centre of all we do.

This is why our social workers have the opportunity to get to know everyone they work with. Simply said, we help people improve their lives and become as independent as possible.

We place a major emphasis on collaborating with our partners to provide complete and seamless support when individuals need it.

We are proud of the care and services we provide to the local community.

Because we are Bracknell Forest.

What it’s like to work with our team…

Our Adult Social Care service consists of highly professional and helpful multidisciplinary teams. We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” philosophy. Our social care teams collaborate and go above and beyond to ensure that our residents receive the care they require.

We collaborate closely with health and other partners to ensure that people do not travel to the hospital when they do not need to, and that if they do, they are only there when they are needed and may return home as soon and safely as possible.

We have a variety of intermediate care and discharge assessment programmes that focus on keeping people in their own homes.

We have regular multidisciplinary forums, which allows our residents to easily access health and social care professionals that communicate with one another in order to give holistic support when needed.

We understand that working in Adult Social Care can be stressful, so we provide our employees with adequate support. You will have regular supervision and access to training. We place a major emphasis on helping our employees learn, grow, and develop in order to reach their full potential. We listen to our social care professionals about the best method to deliver our services and welcome criticism and recommendations on how we can work together better.

You will be assisted in carrying out the following duties, responsibilities, and training…

Manage a caseload by properly planning and prioritising the workload while receiving regular supervision and coaching.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, linking people and their families to their community and social networks, allowing them to live within their own communities,

To collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues to ensure that individuals receive the right care at the right time and in the right location.

To use a strengths-based approach to help individuals live the best lives they can while reducing need on long-term care.

To help deliver and sustain high standards of performance across the service.

To work within the resources allotted in our delegation structure.

Take an evidence-based approach to practice

Take an active role in your own supervision and appraisal, in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and the council appraisal policy.

Accept responsibility for your own education, including mandated and suggested training.

To lead certain areas of work as needed.

The advantages you will gain are…

An inclusive and social working atmosphere with diverse worker networks.

We provide a hybrid working paradigm to encourage flexible working around personal and family commitments.

Generous annual leave starts at 28 days and increases to 33 days after three years of service (pro rata for part-time). With an additional yearly leave buy policy.

Regular possibilities for growth through internal and external training sessions.

A fantastic office site near transport links and the redeveloped town centre.

Internal sports and social club opportunities.

An intensive employee assistance programme (EAP) to promote health and well-being.

Memberships to the leisure centre and gym are discounted.

Supermarket discounts.Local government pension plan / Life insurance coverage.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for qualified social workers who are registered with Social Work England. You will have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in statutory social services, typically in a local authority environment. You must have a thorough understanding of best practices and applicable legislation. You will be motivated with a professional and “can do” attitude.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on July 29th & 30th, 2024.

Interviews will be held in person, allowing candidates to meet the team and gain firsthand experience with our workplace. Furthermore, this strategy enables the recruiting manager and team to make contacts with potential team members.

Want to ask us a question?

For a casual conversation or to ask any inquiries regarding this position, please contact:

Naveen Pulluru, Assistant Community Services Manager—Hospital Team

Tel.: 01344 351860

or

Leena Chand, Community Services Manager—Hospital Team

Tel.: 01344 354468

Bracknell Forest values equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, handicap, or age. As a Disability Confident Employer, please notify us if you require any changes at any time during the recruiting process by emailing our friendly recruitment staff at recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

At Bracknell Forest Council, we strive to foster an open, ambitious, and always-learning working culture that fosters wellbeing. We encourage our employees to prioritise their own well-being and support one another, allowing them to be themselves, perform at their best, and provide great care to our residents. The Bracknell Forest Council Wellbeing Network consists of different staff wellbeing support groups; we now have 35 Wellbeing Champions who are all qualified Mental Health First Aiders, a Disability and Neurodiversity Staff Forum, and a Pause for Menopause Open Forum.

We will assess applications on a regular basis and have the right to close the advertisement early if appropriate applicants are identified. To minimise disappointment, you should send your application as soon as possible.

Bracknell Forest Council is devoted to protecting and promoting the well-being of children and vulnerable individuals. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. As part of our pre-employment screening procedure, all successful candidates for this position will undergo a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate their experience working within the present Social Care System and Framework.

The Council can reimburse you for your Social Work England registration fees.

We can only accept applications from people who currently reside in the United Kingdom.

Candidates in the UK seeking sponsorship can assess their eligibility for the post by comparing their circumstances to the applicable criteria.

No agencies, please.

Equal opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council: Working for Equality. We encourage applications from all areas of the community.

How to apply?

Please keep in mind that we will not accept CVs that are not accompanied by a properly completed online application.