Senior Social Worker - Adult Social Care Hospital Team

Bracknell Forest; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Bracknell seeks a motivated Senior Social Worker to join its Hospital Discharge Team. The role requires expertise in statutory social services, a proactive approach, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate patient discharges and provide holistic support. The council offers flexible work options, a supportive environment, and ongoing professional development. This position is ideal for passionate social workers looking to make a positive impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days

Local government pension scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect people with community resources.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discharges from hospitals and complete post-discharge reviews.
• Support vulnerable residents using a strength-based approach.
• Provide crisis response and manage general inquiries.

Skills

Experienced in statutory social services

Strong knowledge of current legislation and best practices

Proactive and positive approach

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Minimum 5 years of experience

Job description

£49,918 - £53,048 per year inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance

Location:

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Flexible Hours/Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Closing Date:

15/01/2026 at 23:59

Reference:

People/25/327506

Following an exciting transformation within Adult Social Care in Bracknell, we are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our new structure.

In our Adult Social Care Hospital Team, we support some of our most vulnerable residents, using a strength-based approach that keeps each person firmly at the centre of their care. Our social workers have the time and space to truly understand the people they support. Put simply, we work with people to change lives for the better and be as independent as they can.

We are committed to integrated, partnership-based working, ensuring holistic, seamless support for those who need it most. We take great pride in the quality of care we deliver and the positive difference our services make within the local community.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join our team. Someone who can confidently respond to both general enquiries and crisis situations, and who shares our passion for improving lives.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well‑managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work‑life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

You will be an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker joining our Hospital Discharge Team, which covers two key functions: facilitating discharges from acute and community hospitals, and completing post‑discharge reviews. These responsibilities are shared across a rota, with four Senior Social Workers rotating between both functions.

We are seeking qualified Social Workers who are registered with Social Work England and bring at least five years’ experience in statutory social services, ideally within a local authority. You will have strong knowledge of current legislation and best practice, along with a proactive, professional, and positive “can‑do” approach.

We know there can be pressures working in Adult Social Care, so we make sure our staff are well supported. You will receive regular supervision and access to training. We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential. We listen to our social care staff about the best way to deliver our services and encourage feedback and suggestions on how we can do things better together.

About the team…

Our Adult Social Care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams. We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos. Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.

We work closely with health partners and other agencies to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and to ensure that, when a stay is needed, people can return home as quickly and safely as possible.

We also provide a range of intermediate care services designed to help people remain independent in their own homes.

We have regular multidisciplinary forums, meaning our residents can have easy access to health and social care services that talk to each other, to provide holistic support when needed.

• Manage a caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.
• To work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities.
• To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time in the right place.
• To take a strengths‑based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.
• To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service.
• To work within allocated resources as set out in our scheme of delegation.
• To take an evidence‑based approach to practice.
• Take an active part in your own supervision and development in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council's achievement and development policy.
• Take responsibility for your own learning, including mandatory and recommended training.
• To lead on specific areas of work as required.
• 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work‑life balance.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

At Bracknell Forest Councilour values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews will be held on 22 and 23 January 2026.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Name: Naveen Pulluru, Assistant Community Services Manager- Hospital Team

Phone Number: 01344 351860

Name: Leena Chand, Community Services Manager- Hospital Team

Phone Number: 01344 354468

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.