79 government jobs found in Newbury

Vacancy Description Our Family Safeguarding teams are dedicated to improving the outcomes of Children and Families within West Berkshire. If you are passionate about supporting families to make sustained change and share our drive to keep more children safely at home with their families then this could be the role for you.We have exciting opportunities for Social Workers to join our East and West Family Safeguarding Teams.We are Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and aspire to work towards an ‘Outstanding’ rating with Ofsted stating that West Berkshire Council has “A strong, stable and child-focused leadership team that has continued to improve services for children and families in West Berkshire”.Come and join us to be part of our journey of further improvement and dedication to the children of West Berkshire. The role Utilising the Family Safeguarding Model you will work in collaboration with other specialist workers including Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers and Mental Health...

Vacancy Description Adult Services in West Berkshire has opportunity for a full time (37 hours pwk) Social Worker who is registered with Social Work England to join our friendly and supportive West Locality team.We are a small Local Authority with a mixture of urban and rural communities which offers great variety and positive challenges. West Berkshire Council is embracing a new way of working with a strong focus on localities and a strengths based approach to the people that we work with.The Social Worker will work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists and Social Care Practitioners in a large team to undertake assessments and reviews of adults who need care and support in the community. The work is very varied and will involve working with adults with a wide range of needs and disabilities. Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities will be of benefit for this post and you will need a working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding...

Vacancy Description Are you a relationship-based social worker who puts children and their families at the forefront of everything you do? Are you committed to providing the highest standard of Social Work practice to children with disabilities and their families? Do you want to work in a multi-disciplinary team that believes in working alongside children and their families to bring about positive outcomes? Then West Berkshire Council may have the role you’ve been waiting for.West Berkshire’s Children with Disabilities Team works in partnership with SEN, Learning Support, Health and Education to deliver services for children and their families using a joined-up approach. The team includes Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Family Support workers and business support colleagues to deliver a service which promotes social inclusion and equality for children with disabilities.We are looking for an exceptional social worker with strong social work values to join our team and...

Vacancy Description Our Family Safeguarding teams are dedicated to improving the outcomes of Children and Families within West Berkshire. If you are passionate about supporting families to make sustained change and share our drive to keep more children safely at home with their families then this could be the role for you.We have exciting opportunities for a Senior Social Worker to join our East and West Family Safeguarding Teams.We are Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and aspire to work towards an ‘Outstanding’ rating with Ofsted stating that West Berkshire Council has “A strong, stable and child-focused leadership team that has continued to improve services for children and families in West Berkshire”.Come and join us to be part of our journey of further improvement and dedication to the children of West Berkshire.The role Utilising the Family Safeguarding Model you will work in collaboration with other specialist workers including Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers and Mental...

Job details Salary range: £33,820- £40,478 per annum (up to £44,539 per annum for Senior Practitioners) Work location: Oxford, North Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working Contract type: Permanent and Temporary Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Closing date: This is an open-ended advert and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as and when received. The advert will close once we are able to fill the positions. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Oxfordshire County Council is looking to recruit experienced Social Workers for the exciting new Family Solutions Plus teams We currently have a small number of opportunities for Newly Qualified Social Workers in our FSP teams. If you are interested in NQSW vacancies, please contact us at workforcsc@oxfordshire.gov.uk and we will contact you to discuss any vacancies we may have. Getting it right for...

Social Worker (PCN) We have a new and exciting opportunity available for a Social Worker to join our friendly Adult Social Care Team. There is a drive to support the Wokingham Integrated Partnership Programme to promote greater integration between Health and Social Care.As a Social Worker you will act as a key link between Primary Care Networks (PCN), General Practitioners and Health and Social Care. You will offer greater availability to support the PCN’s, creating increased access to guidance, joint-working and problem resolution. This is a new role which will focus on the ways we can develop the integration through Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, joint training and responsive social work input. It will also develop and enhance relationships with key stakeholders, including, voluntary and community services and seek to improve practices and inter-working relationships.Key Responsibilities: This role specifically focuses on joint working with health services.To work as part of a...

Social Worker - Ongoing Care and Support TeamWokingham Borough Council have a fantastic opportunity available for a Social Worker to join our motivated Ongoing Care and Support Team in Adult Social Care on a full time, permanent basis.We can offer you a host of fantastic benefits including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement, a great local government pension scheme, a range of employee discounts and much more!As a Social Worker within the Adult Social Care team 18+, you will undertake direct work with customers who have a learning disability, physical disability, long term conditions and the elderly frail. The main aim of the service is to enable individuals to live safely in the community, maximising individual’s abilities to care for themselves and supporting carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to.There will be an emphasis upon working creatively to identify whether needs can met in different ways. The aim will be to: assess...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker/Senior Social Worker or Occupational Therapist (Mental Health Practitioner) to join our proactive and award-winning Adult Social Care team.As an experienced social worker, you will be a proactive and supportive member of our integrated team taking responsibility for the assessment and implementation of intensive care and treatment, in the homes of people with functional mental health problems, as well as people with dementia.Due to our commitment to support the development of our teams, this exciting opportunity will suit a Senior Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or an experienced Social Worker looking to progress their career to the next level.Our Older Adult Mental Health Service is a multi-disciplinary team with specialist skills in caring for older people with mental health needs in the community. The service is proud to be rated “Outstanding” by CQC.Responsibilities include: The successful candidate will...

Social Worker - Ongoing Care and Support TeamWokingham Borough Council has a great opportunity available for a Social Worker to join our proactive Ongoing Care and Support Team in Adult Social Care on a full time, permanent basis.This exciting opportunity can offer you a host of fantastic benefits including flexible working options, a generous annual leave entitlement, a great local government pension scheme, a range of employee discounts and much more!As a Social Worker within the Adult Social Care team 18+, you will undertake direct work with customers in the community and facilitate their discharge from acute and community hospitals. The main aim of the service is to enable individuals to live safely in the community, maximising individual’s abilities to care for themselves and supporting carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to.You will work in accordance with key legislative framework, the service will support individuals to access support services...

Senior Social Worker - Ongoing Care and Support TeamWe have a fantastic opportunity available for a Senior Social Worker to join our friendly Ongoing Care and Support Team in Adult Social Care, on a full time permanent basis.This exciting opportunity can offer you an excellent range of benefits including flexible working options, a generous leave entitlement, a fantastic local government pension scheme, as well as the ability to work from home on a regular basis and much more!As the Senior Social Worker, you will undertake supervision for team members and support the Team Manger in the day to day running of the team. You will be required to reassess needs, provide advice and support with signposting and maximising social capital. You will play a key role in collaborating with key teams to provide a seamless service for individuals; and identify themes and solutions for savings. Key Responsibilities: To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess or reassess the needs of...

Social Worker (First Contact Team) We have a great opportunity available for a Social Worker to join our friendly team in Adult Social Care on a full time, permanent basis.As a Social Worker you will play a key role in determining eligibility for the provision of Community Care Services, in accordance to the Care Act 2014. There will be an emphasis upon working creatively to identify whether needs can be met in different ways, whilst applying a strengths based model of care. You will collaborate with key teams to provide a seamless service for individuals in the borough.The main aim of the service is to enable individuals to live safely in the community, maximising individual’s abilities to care for themselves and supporting carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to. The service will support individuals to access support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals.Wokingham Borough...

Adopt Thames Valley is a Regional Adoption Agency, and the participating local authorities are Oxfordshire, Swindon, (Brighter Futures for Children (Reading), West Berkshire, Wokingham, Bracknell, and Achieving for Children (Windsor & Maidenhead). The Regional Agency is hosted by Oxfordshire County Council. We are currently recruiting to two permanent full-time vacancies in this team. The successful applicants will have an office base either in Swindon or Oxford, and will be expected to carry a caseload which spans these areas, however will also be supported to work from home through Oxfordshire’s agile working programme. We are open to enquires from experienced social workers, and would consider applications from workers seeking part time employment only. About the role The work will involve family finding for children who are looked after by Oxfordshire County Council or Swindon Borough Council and/or recruiting, training, assessing and supporting prospective adoptive parents...

Job description Social Workers to work in a Hospital Discharge Team in a hospital in Portsmouth To undertake Care Act assessments for adults who have been discharged from hospital under discharge to assess.Hybrid role with an expectation of one or two days being based in Portsmouth.Experience in undertaking CHC work would be an advantage.3 – 6 months project. If interested, please apply or contact Neven on 07936348296!

Job details Salary range: £33,820 - £40,478 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £16,910.04 - £20,238.96 per annum) Work location: Oxford city, County wide post Hours per week: 18.5 Contract type: Permanent Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check Closing date: Sunday 8th October 2023 Interview date: To be confirmed About us The designated county-wide Private Fostering team sits within the Fostering Service and is based in the Oxford City Fostering Team. About the role We are looking for a committed Social Worker for our Private Fostering Team in the City. You will be responsible for assessing the suitability of private fostering arrangements to ensure the needs and safety of the children are prioritised. You will also support the private foster carers offering advice and making referrals where required. You will work to ensure that your assessments and visits are completed within timescales and are of a good quality. You will also be responsible for...

We found Sam a foster family. Now he’s finding his feet.We have exciting opportunities in our Family Placement Team, part time (22.2hours), for individuals who will share our commitment to improving outcomes for those children in our care.We provide children, young people and families with the right service at the right time.  Put simply, we change lives for the better.Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’.  In a recent Focused Inspection Ofsted stated “Implementation of the chosen social work model provides a collegiate, holistic and dynamic practice environment, allowing social workers to make quick inroads into addressing long-standing parental issues which impact on the experiences and progress of children”, July 2021. Overall, Inspectors found that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children...

Join an Outstanding Authority…Bracknell Forest Council Children’s Social Care were graded as Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2022 (ILACS Inspection):“Leaders lead by example and are available to all staff when needed for case exploration and discussion”.​“Children receive the right support at the right time”. Bracknell Forest have transformed our front door services and are inviting you to be part of our future.  We have an exciting opportunity to join our Duty & Assessment Team which undertakes the full range of assessments for children, young people and their families referred to Children’s Social Care.If you are looking for a team that is inclusive, ambitious, supportive and always learning, we’d welcome your application to join us. We are a small and friendly local authority.  The leaders and managers know that it is essential for social care workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best workers they can be.  Working collaboratively with...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding, Keeping Families TogetherWe have some exciting opportunities for Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Team.  If you are looking for a friendly, creative, and dynamic working culture that supports and enables social work professionals to make a real difference for the most vulnerable then we would welcome an application from you.We provide children, young people and families with the right service at the right time.  Put simply, we change lives for the better.Bracknell Forest Council is the local authority of Bracknell Forest in Berkshire, England. It is a unitary authority; The council office is in the heart of the vibrant town centre. Our borough offers great transport links with the M4, M3, M25 and the South Western Railway is local to us, so you can travel to work with ease, with free parking. We also offer a hybrid working arrangements, with time balanced between the office and home.Bracknell Forest Council have a nationally...

Join an Outstanding Authority…Bracknell Forest Council Children’s Social Care were graded as Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2022 (ILACS Inspection):“Leaders lead by example and are available to all staff when needed for case exploration and discussion”.​“Children and young people in the care of Bracknell Forest benefit from consistently good support and care from their committed and caring social workers and foster carers”.We have an exciting opportunity in our Children Looked After Team for an individual willing to share our commitment to improving outcomes for those children in our care.  This role will support the Children Looked After team by working with children and young people in care. Our Family Safeguarding Teams exemplify how Children’s Safeguarding work can support families and secure the best outcomes for children and young people. We provide children, young people and families with the right service at the right time.  Put simply, we change lives for the better.If you...

Job InformationAchieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us We are responsible for the entire range of children’s education, health and social care services in all three boroughs. We use a Signs of Safety practice model and approach which ensures the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do. There’s never been a better time to join AfC, we are growing our workforce, implementing new flexible working arrangements and have increased our virtual wellbeing offer.We now have the following job opportunity available and we would be delighted to receive your application to continue our story. You can download the Job...

Job InformationAchieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us We are responsible for the entire range of children’s education, health and social care services in all three boroughs. We use a Signs of Safety practice model and approach which ensures the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do. There’s never been a better time to join AfC, we are growing our workforce, implementing new flexible working arrangements and have increased our virtual wellbeing offer.We now have the following job opportunity available and we would be delighted to receive your application to continue our story. You can download the Job...