Social Worker - First Contact Team

Social Worker - First Contact Team (Adult Social Care)

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £42,839 - £49,282 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Pay Award Pending)
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 13/09/2026 at 23:00
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We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join our dedicated Adult Social Care Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.

As a Social Worker, you will work with a diverse range of individuals supporting them to live the life they choose. 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. The work you do will enable carers to continue in their caring roles for as long as they choose and are able to.

This role sits within our first contact team which is the front door to Adult Social Care. The team provides advice, information and support to residents, carers and professionals, helping people access the right support when they need it. The team manages referrals, enquiries and safeguarding concerns, working closely with colleagues across health and social care to achieve the best outcomes for residents.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award-Winning Local Authority, and a service that currently scores third highest in the country following our recent CQC inspection, and we were especially proud to be rated ‘Outstanding’ for how we learn, improve, and come up with new ideas. This reflects our commitment to supporting our social workers to grow, share ideas, and deliver the very best outcomes for the people we support.

You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and care. Whether you’re new to the role or bringing years of experience, you’ll be welcomed, encouraged, and supported to do your best work and make a real difference.

Wokingham Borough Council is proud to support #SocialCareFuture, a movement working to change how we think about social care. Its goal is simple: everyone should be able to live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities that care and help them do what matters most.

Staff Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 30 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

GP Helpline 7 days per week

Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7Your Careconfidential helpline

Free Eye Tests andFlu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)

Salary Sacrifice Schemes– includingCar and Cycleto Work

Local & Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Networks

And more!

Key responsibilities

• Assessing and reviewing the needs of adults and carers in line with the Care Act 2014

• Offering advice, guidance, and access to the right support services

• Carrying out risk assessments and developing safety plans

• Working in a person-centred way, respecting people’s dignity, culture, and wishes

• Using a strengths-based approach to help people live independently

• Working closely with carers, families, and partner organisations

Candidate requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England)

• A good understanding of social care law and professional practice

• Full Driving License and Daily Access to a Car

• A solution focused, compassionate team player

About Wokingham

Wokingham Borough sits in the heart of Berkshire, close to Reading and London, with great transport links. It’s a safe and thriving place to live and work, with good schools, open countryside, and a strong sense of community.

Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents.

Closing date: 13th September 2026, 11pm

Interview date: TBC

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

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