West Berkshire Council is seeking an experienced, dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care Service.

You will be working in the West Locality team - serving Newbury, Hungerford and surrounding villages.

The role

* Undertaking assessments of individuals' care and support needs

* Developing and implementing care plans, ensuring the provision of appropriate services

* Conducting reviews and reassessments to ensure ongoing support meets the changing needs of service users

* Collaborating with other professionals and agencies to coordinate holistic care

* Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications, skills and attributes

* Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration

* Experience in adult social care, preferably within a local authority setting

* Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures

* Strong assessment and decision-making abilities

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with service users and their families

* Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload

Our offer to you:

* We offer flexible working wherever possible between the hours of #removed#

* We offer hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office

* Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities

* Local Government Pension Scheme

* Death in service benefit

* Family friendly policies

* A range of local discounts

* Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits

* You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service