Social Worker – Duty & Assessment Team in Bracknell

Social Worker – Duty & Assessment Team (2 Years' Experience)

Location: Time Square, Bracknell, RG12 1JD
Area: Berkshire Children's Social Care
Salary: £29.74 per hour PAYE | £37.90 per hour Umbrella / Ltd
Job Type: Locum / Temporary
Contract Length: 3 months
Start Date: 7 December 2026

Job Overview

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join its Assessment Team for an initial three-month locum contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with at least two years' experience who has a strong understanding of the Care Act and experience undertaking Care Act reviews.

The successful candidate will primarily focus on completing Care Act reviews within the team, ensuring individuals' care and support needs are appropriately assessed and that existing arrangements continue to meet their needs.

You will work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and partner professionals to review care packages, identify changes in circumstances and ensure individuals receive appropriate, person-centred support.

Although the main focus will be Care Act reviews, you may also be required to undertake other social work duties in response to service pressures and wider operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act reviews to assess whether individuals' current care and support arrangements continue to meet their needs.

• Review existing care and support plans, identifying any changes in circumstances, needs or risks.

• Work directly with adults, their families and carers to ensure their views and wishes are central to the review process.

• Identify appropriate support options and recommend changes to care packages where required.

• pressures and wider business requirements.

• Recognised Social Work qualification.

• Current registration with Social Work England.

• Minimum of two years' relevant Social Work experience.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014.

• Proven experience undertaking Care Act reviews.

  How to Apply

  If you are an experienced Social Worker with strong Care Act review experience and are looking for your next opportunity within Adult Social Care, we would love to hear from you.

  Apply today using the form on the page.

• About You

  We are looking for a capable and organised Social Worker with at least two years' experience and a sound understanding of adult social care legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014.

  You will have experience undertaking Care Act reviews and be confident assessing changing needs, reviewing existing support arrangements and identifying appropriate recommendations to improve outcomes for adults.

  You will demonstrate strong communication and assessment skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals, families, carers and professionals. You should also be comfortable managing competing priorities, working independently and adapting to the changing demands of a busy social care service.

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