Social care administrators Work, Jobs in Theale, Brk (with Salaries)

Designated Social Care Officer
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £54,495 - £60,669 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- IT
Assistant Team Manager - Blackbird Leys
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Oxford
- £47,420 - £53,460 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Safeguarding Partnership Manager, Children's Services
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £52,414 - £57,870 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Young People's Supported Accommodation Manager
Oxfordshire Youth —Oxford
- £34,000 - £37,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Children Services Quality Assurance & Audit Manager
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £51,356 - £60,771 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- English
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Strategic Commissioner Prevention and Carers
Slough Borough Council —Slough
- £54,556 - £60,085 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Quick apply
13d
Strategic Commissioner Older People
Slough Borough Council —Burnham
- £54,556 - £60,085 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Assistant Team Manager
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £41,771 - £48,226 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Senior Rough Sleeping Officer
Oxford City Council —Oxford
- £48,888 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
3d
Care Leaver (Here4U) Team Manager
Wokingham Borough Council —Reading
- £57,870 - £61,269 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Master's degree
- Leadership
2d
Children and Families Centre Manager
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Oxford
- £50,269 - £53,460 a year
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Team Manager - Children and Young People with Disabilities team
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £60,185 - £67,369 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
12d
Assistant Team Manager - Children's Assessment Service (Oxford City)
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Oxford
- £50,269 - £53,460 a year
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Neighbourhood Health Development Manager
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £51,356 - £60,771 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Team Manager - Harm Outside the Home
Adolescent Service —Slough
- £63,424 - £65,685 a year
- Full-time
Quick apply
13d
Deputy Manager - Localities
Oxfordshire Mind —Abingdon
- £23,515.94 - £25,308.64 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
- IT
- Work from home
Quick apply
13d
Assistant Team Manager - MASH (permanent)
Slough Children First —Slough
- £59,356 - £61,497 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Quick apply
2d
Interim Youth Work Manager
Didcot TRAIN - inspiring young people —Didcot
- £36,640 a year
- Temporary
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
4d
Mental Health Team Manager - TS Housing Project
Response Organisation —Oxford
- £32,760 - £38,220 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
SEND Officer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Bracknell Forest
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
12d

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Designated Social Care Officer

Reading Borough Council -
Reading

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Job details

Full-time
£54,495 - £60,669 a year

Benefits

Season ticket loan
Company pension
Car scheme

Qualifications

Social work
Analysis skills
Social Work England
IT

Full job description

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Reading

19/07/2026

Designated Social Care Officer

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

£54,495 - £60,669 per year

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

Permanent / Full-Time

Job category/type

Children's Services, Social Work/Care

Date posted

03/07/2026

Job reference

DOC0062

Job description

Are you an experienced Social Work professional with a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND? We’re seeking a dynamic Designated Social Care Officer (DSCO) to provide strategic leadership, shape social care’s contribution to the SEND agenda and help drive positive, systemic change across Reading.

This is a unique and influential role, working at the intersection of social care, education and health to ensure that the needs of children and young people with SEND are understood, championed and met.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the role

In this strategic role, you’ll lead the integration of social care within the SEND system, ensuring children and young people receive coordinated, high quality support. You’ll provide expert guidance, drive cultural change and help shape how social care contributes to Education, Health and Care (EHC) pathways.

You will also:

Lead the social care elements of the SEND strategy, ensuring compliance with legislation and the SEND Code of Practice.

Strengthen joint working between social care, education, health and voluntary sector partners.

Oversee and quality assure social care contributions to EHC assessments and plans.

Develop and deliver training, mentoring and practice improvement initiatives across social care teams.

Analyse data and intelligence to identify gaps in provision and inform commissioning.

Represent the local authority at regional and national SEND forums, sharing best practice.

Support preparation for Ofsted/CQC SEND inspections, ensuring social care is inspection ready.

Champion co production and inclusive practice, ensuring the voices of families shape service development.

About you

You’ll be an experienced, confident social care professional who brings credibility, leadership and a commitment to improving outcomes for children with SEND. You thrive in a multi agency environment and are comfortable influencing senior leaders as well as supporting frontl ine practitioners.

You’ll bring:

Registration as a Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England, and a strong track record of high quality social care practice.

Significant experience leading complex SEND-related casework, including safeguarding and working with children with disabilities.

Experience in leading teams, driving cultural change and developing performance focused practice.

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and present it clearly.

Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, enabling you to influence, challenge and collaborate effectively.

Confidence in coaching, mentoring and supporting others to develop best practice.

A commitment to inclusion, coproduction and person centred approaches.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading

Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively

Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential

Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave

A wide range of flexible working opportunities

Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)

On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted

Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact [email protected]

Closing Date:Sunday 19th July 2026
Interview Date:To be confirmed
Interview Process:To be confirmed

Designated Social Care Officer

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social care administrators jobs in theale, brk

Designated Social Care Officer

Assistant Team Manager - Blackbird Leys

Safeguarding Partnership Manager, Children's Services

Young People's Supported Accommodation Manager

Children Services Quality Assurance & Audit Manager

Strategic Commissioner Prevention and Carers

Strategic Commissioner Older People

Assistant Team Manager

Senior Rough Sleeping Officer

Care Leaver (Here4U) Team Manager

Children and Families Centre Manager

Team Manager - Children and Young People with Disabilities team

Assistant Team Manager - Children's Assessment Service (Oxford City)

Neighbourhood Health Development Manager

Team Manager - Harm Outside the Home

Deputy Manager - Localities

Assistant Team Manager - MASH (permanent)

Interim Youth Work Manager

Mental Health Team Manager - TS Housing Project

SEND Officer

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