Job summary

As a Social Worker, you are an experienced practitioner who is talented, passionate and reliable. Current registration with Social Work England is essential as well as experience of working within the legal frameworks that support our work.

You will have a sound knowledge of relevant child care legislation, good report writing and oral communication skills and the ability to work to court and fostering panel timescales.

A strong communicator who values collaboration and works effectively with colleagues, carers and partner agencies, you are confident in undertaking assessments, presenting information clearly and making balanced, child-focused recommendations with experience in completing Form F, Special Guardianship and Connected Person assessments.

Main duties of the job

• To supervise and support foster carers, liaising with Social Workers, senior practitioners and Family Workers to enable them to support foster carers and young people appropriately.
• To support the recruitment and assessment process of foster carers to enable more of our vulnerable children to be placed in local placements, near to their family and friends.
• To work with the childs Social Worker to achieve permanence for the child, whether this be through long term fostering or special guardianship.

This role will enable you to continually develop your skills and knowledge, as well as contribute to the ongoing improvement of the services and support we deliver.

About us

The Family Placement Team is a small, welcoming and highly supportive team where strong working relationships are key. We recognise that our work can be complex, so we prioritise peer support, open communication and shared problem-solving.

We work closely with Childrens Social Workers and other professionals to ensure that vulnerable children receive the best possible care and support. Our team is responsible for assessing prospective foster carers, special guardians, connected persons and private foster carers, as well as contributing to foster carer recruitment and delivering training to support carers in their role.

You will be part of a team that values quality practice and takes pride in ensuring children are placed locally with suitable carers whenever possible. With supportive managers, knowledgeable colleagues and dedicated administrative support, you will have the time and space to focus on meaningful work and build strong relationships with those you support.

Job summary

Join our dedicated Child Looked After (CLA) team within our Life Chances service as an experienced Social Worker, helping to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.

You must have current registration with Social Work England and have experience of working within the legal frameworks that support our work and, where applicable, have successfully completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) within a statutory childrens social care setting.

This role is based at our Time Square offices in Bracknell. You will be required to travel regularly as our children in care can live within placements both inside and outside of the Bracknell area. You must be able to work flexibly and outside of core office hours when required on occasions. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office a minimum of 1.5 days per week out of 3 days, alongside flexible working arrangements.

This is a part-time, fixed-term position working 22.5 hours per week, offered as maternity cover for up to 12 months.

Main duties of the job

• To manage a case load of vulnerable care experienced children and provide effective assessment, case planning, interventions and family support to achieve better outcomes for them.
• Complete and implement care plans for children looked after with progress being seen in a timely manner, so that permanency is achieved for them.
• Work meaningfully with adolescents and effectively plan for their transition into adulthood with multi agency colleagues to identify their care needs early and enable successful transition into Adult Social Care services where required and our Leaving Care service.
• To work with other involved professionals and agencies to promote placement stability for children and young people.

About us

Practitioners in our CLA team have the time to get to know everyone they work with, receive excellent support from managers and colleagues across the department and expert guidance whenever they need it. The work we do is centred around making a difference to each individual child who is looked after, including as they approach and enter adulthood via our Leaving Care service that sits within our wider team. Social Workers work determinedly with our most vulnerable children and young people to achieve permanence in safe and secure forever homes.

Life journey work is an integral part of our service to ensure children understand their lived experiences and the decisions made for them as they grow.

Please note: Children's services are currently progressing its Families First transformation programme. This role may be subject to changes to its responsibilities, reporting arrangements and/or job description. Any proposed changes would be managed in accordance with the council's relevant consultation processes and policies.

Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapist who wants to make a meaningful difference to peoples independence, confidence and quality of life?

Join our Early Intervention and Prevention Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, where you will use your professional judgement, creativity and strengths-based approach to help residents achieve the outcomes that matter to them.

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. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office 2-3 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search secondment policy on the intranet for more information.

Main duties of the job

As a qualified, HCPC registered Occupational Therapist within our Early Intervention and Prevention Team, you will help people maximise their independence, remain safely in their own homes and communities, and achieve the outcomes that matter to them.

With relevant experience in occupational therapy that includes manual handling you will be resilient and organised and confidently manage a varied caseload, make sound decisions and remain calm under pressure.

You will carry out holistic assessments, setting meaningful reablement goals and developing personalised support plans. Working closely with individuals, carers, colleagues and partner organisations, you will use your professional expertise to support timely hospital discharge and help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

You will be committed to person-centred, strengths-based practice and working collaboratively to promote independence and wellbeing.

About us

You will join our Early Intervention and Prevention Team, working alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Social Workers and other colleagues, while benefiting from regular supervision, opportunities to develop your practice and flexible working arrangements.

Based at Times Square in Bracknell, we work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on reablement, professional development and reflective practice.

Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapist who wants to make a meaningful difference to adults with physical disabilities and longer-term care and support needs?

Join our supportive Adult Community Team (ACT) and use your professional judgement, creativity and person-centred approach to help residents live safely and independently in their communities.

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.

This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office 2-3 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search secondment policy on the intranet for more information.

Main duties of the job

As a qualified, HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist in our Adult Social Care Long Term ACT Team, you will be a confident, person-centred practitioner with strong assessment, communication and problem-solving skills.

You will bring experience of assessing adults with physical disabilities and longer-term care and support needs, including those with complex needs and presentations. A commitment to promoting independence, choice and control is essential, using practical, strengths-based and cost-effective solutions to help people live safely within their communities.

The role requires the ability to manage a varied caseload, work autonomously and collaborate effectively with residents, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

You will also have the skills to assess, plan and deliver interventions relating to manual handling, seating, equipment and minor adaptations. An understanding of safeguarding, Care Act requirements and professional accountability is important, alongside a commitment to ongoing learning, reflective practice and professional development.

About us

You will join a friendly, experienced and supportive Adult Community Team, working alongside colleagues who share knowledge, value different perspectives and collaborate to achieve positive outcomes for residents.

Based at Time Square in Bracknell, you will be part of a supportive team that values learning, reflective practice and continuous professional development. You will benefit from regular supervision, opportunities to enhance your skills and flexible hybrid working arrangements that balance individual and service needs.

Job summary

Are you passionate about helping people achieve the best possible outcomes during challenging times in their lives? Join our Adult Social Care Hospital Team, where you will support vulnerable residents using a compassionate, strengths-based approach that keeps each person firmly at the centre of their care.

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. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office two to three days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.

This role is a 12- month fixed-term contract.

To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look Adult Social Care Workforce video.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search secondment policy on the intranet for more information.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities.
• To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time in the right place.
• To take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.
• To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service.

About us

Our Adult Social Care service brings together experienced and supportive multidisciplinary teams who work collaboratively to make a real difference to the lives of adults across our community. We have a can do and no wrong door ethos. Our teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.

We work closely with health and other partners to ensure people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. If hospital care is needed, we make sure it is only for as long as necessary and we focus on helping them return home as quickly and safely as possible.

We have a range of intermediate care and discharge to assess services that focus on keeping people in their own homes.

Recognising the challenges working in Adult Social Care, we make sure our staff are well supported. You will receive regular supervision and access to training. Our focus is on supporting staff to learn, grow and develop, helping them achieve their full potential.