Social worker Work, Jobs in Theale, Brk (with Salaries)

Youth Justice Worker
Wokingham Borough Council —Wokingham
- £31,537 - £39,862 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Social Care Worker
Choice Care Group —Burghfield
- £12.80 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Care plans
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Social Worker - Review Team
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £35,412 - £44,075 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Sick pay
Social Worker - Kinship Carer and Special Guardian Assessor
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £47,152 - £52,075 a year
- Full-time
7d
Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £35,412 - £44,075 a year
- Full-time
- Sick pay
1d
Deputy Lead Social Worker
Elysium Healthcare —Thatcham
- £48,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
7d
Part Time Youth Worker
Bishops Green Community Association —Newbury
- £12.50 - £17.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
14d
Social Worker - Domestic Abuse
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £47,152 - £56,269 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Leadership
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
Social Worker
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £34,434 - £44,075 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Support Worker - Respite Care Team
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £22,817 - £37,068 a year
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- IT
11d
Social Worker - Adult Services
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Oxford
- £37,035 - £43,693 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discount
Social Worker - Integrated Assessment Team
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £47,152 - £52,075 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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
Senior Social Care Worker
Choice Care Group —Burghfield
- £13.40 - £13.60 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Support Worker - Learning Disability Day Services
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £28,142 - £33,699 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- IT
3d
Social Worker (Safeguarding Hub)
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead —Maidenhead
- £40,192 - £44,012 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
- Annual leave
9d
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
9d
Social Worker (Older Adults)
Hampshire County Council —Farnborough
- £34,043 - £48,077 a year
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Social Worker – Children’s Assessment Service South
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Abingdon
- £38,220 - £45,091 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Youth Justice Worker

Wokingham Borough Council -
Wokingham

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£31,537 - £39,862 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Transport links

Qualifications

Childcare
Report writing
English
Analysis skills
Experience working with children

Full job description

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £31,537-£39,862 Per Annum, Depending on Qualifications and Experience (Pay Award Pending)
Location: Wokingham Borough Council, The Courthouse
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 09/08/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 704820, 704263

We have an excellent opportunity for 2 Youth Justice Workers to join our Prevention and Youth Justice Service Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a 12 month, Fixed-Term or Permanent Contract.

As Youth Justice Worker, you will support children's shift to a pro-social identity to prevent them from (re)offending, while supervising children and supporting victims to ensure we keep children, victims and communities safe. You'll work within the Children Services team, contributing to building a culture of excellence in youth justice practice while championing equity, inclusion and trauma-responsive approaches throughout all aspects of case management and intervention delivery.

This role requires involves supervision of a mixed caseload of up to 15 children, completion of timely assessments and reports (including Pre-Sentence Reports and Referral Orders), and delivery of tailored interventions underpinned by child-first, relational and trauma-responsive approaches. You'll act as Appropriate Adult in PACE interviews, complete Return Home Interviews for missing children, and serve as Court and Duty Officer in line with service standards and guidance.

You'll develop a strategic approach to case management, maintain accurate and effective records, and ensure all operations meet compliance with relevant youth criminal justice legislation, the Victims' Code, and Youth Justice Board case management guidance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative, motivated professional with experience in youth justice, criminal justice settings, or children's social care to join our team.

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 – 28 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
Local Government Pension Scheme
GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week
Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
Move through Menopause Course
Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more
Learning & Development Opportunities
Employee Networks
And more!

Key Responsibilities:

To supervise a mix caseload of up to 15 children at any one time, including statutory, diversion and prevention cases.
To complete good quality and timely assessments, write Out of Court Resolution Screening reports, Referral Order and Pre-Sentence Reports.
To co-produce with children effective, tailored and responsive intervention plan and deliver interventions underpinned by child first, relational and trauma responsive approaches.
To keep timely, accurate and effective records for each case.

Candidate Requirements:

Experience working with children of adults within a criminal justice setting
Experience of supporting children at risk of or victims of exploitation and serious violence
Analytical skills to be able to assess the facets and context presented by each child and family
Report writing skills (write reports for a variety of audiences, breaking down and summarising complex concepts, use of good English)
Ability to work in a high paced environment, juggling various responsibilities simultaneously while working towards tight deadlines
Manages own time and prioritises work and supports other colleagues to meet agreed deadlines

Our Area:
Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.
Our 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. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Click the link below and Apply Today!

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Bea Nigolian, Team Manager, via [email protected] (Strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Sunday 9th August 2026 at 11pm
Interview date: Monday 17th August and Tuesday 18th August.

Whilst one of these roles is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.

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 theale, brk

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Social Care Worker

Social Worker - Review Team

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Social Worker - Advice and Wellbeing Hub

Deputy Lead Social Worker

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Social Worker - Domestic Abuse

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Support Worker - Respite Care Team

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Senior Social Care Worker

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