Social worker Work, Jobs in Reading, Eng (with Salaries)

Social Worker (Primary Care Networks) - Adult Social Care
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £42,839 - £49,282 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Hospital Social Worker
Hampshire County Council —Basingstoke
- £40,643 - £48,077 a year
- Hospital
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
18h
Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £35,412 - £44,075 a year
- Full-time
- Sick pay
4d
Youth Justice Worker
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £31,537 - £39,862 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Supervising Social Worker - HYBRID
Connect Fostering Services Ltd. —Iver
- £31,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Driving
- In-person
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Quick apply
5d
Social Worker - Children we Care for
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Milton
- £38,220 - £45,091 a year
- Part-time
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Family Support Worker
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity —Thames Valley
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Social Care Worker
Choice Care Group —Burghfield
- £12.80 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Care plans
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Return to Social Work Programme – Children’s Social Care - Oxfordshire County Council
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Oxford
- £34,434 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Approved Mental Health Professional
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead —Maidenhead
- £47,831 - £56,997 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Child Protection Chair and Independent Reviewing Officer (pay award pending)
Bracknell Forest Council —Bracknell
- £62,783 - £64,989 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Work from home
3d
Social Worker - Locality Team, Adult Social Care
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £42,839 - £49,282 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Social Care Coordinator - Advice and Wellbeing Hub
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £28,142 - £33,699 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
15h
Support Worker - Learning Disability Day Services
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £28,142 - £33,699 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- IT
6d
Social Worker - Integrated Assessment Team
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £47,152 - £52,075 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Senior Social Worker - Duty and Assessment (plus Welcome Payment of £7,000) (pay award pending)
Bracknell Forest Council —Bracknell
- £49,918 - £53,048 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Social Worker - Adult Services
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Oxford
- £37,035 - £43,693 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discount
Senior Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Hub
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £53,270 - £54,357 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Youth Worker - Safe Havens (North East Hampshire)
No Limits —Yateley
- £26,167.79 - £28,031.00 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with children
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply
12d
Social worker
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £34,434 - £44,075 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Organisational skills
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
4d

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Social Worker (Primary Care Networks) - Adult Social Care

Wokingham Borough Council -
Wokingham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£42,839 - £49,282 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Gym membership
Transport links
Car scheme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Primary care
Social work
Social Work England

Full job description

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 per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 06/09/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 711905

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 is an exciting opportunity to work differently alongside GPs, social prescribers, and voluntary sector partners, helping people get the right support at the right time, and preventing needs from escalating. You’ll build strong relationships across health and social care, bringing a social work perspective into primary care and supporting people to live the lives they choose.

You will work within a Primary Care Network (PCN) providing social work expertise within primary care, supporting patients with complex social, emotional, and safeguarding needs.

The role aims to: Improve health and wellbeing outcomes, reduce health inequalities, prevent hospital admissions. Support integrated community-based care.

Typical Outcomes of the Role:

Reduced GP workload through appropriate social interventions
Improved patient independence and wellbeing
Fewer unnecessary hospital admissions
Improved safeguarding outcomes
Enhanced integration between health and social care
Working Environment
Based across GP practices within a PCN
Community-based work (home visits, outreach)
Hybrid working may be available

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 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline
Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)
Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to 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 independentlu
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
You will need experience relevant to this role

Our area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

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.

Click the link below and Apply Today!

If you’d like to apply, click the link below or for an informal chat, contact Josephine Lukehurst, Service Manager - [email protected]

Closing date: 6th September 2026, 11pm
Interview date: W/C 14th September 2026

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and you may be invited to interview before the closing date.

AI in Applications - We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

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.

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.

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.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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social worker jobs in reading, eng

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