Senior Social Worker (Community Team)

Seemp; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Community Team in Maidenhead. This full-time role requires a Social Work qualification along with significant experience in adult social care and leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing care assessments and safeguarding practices, with a salary range of £45,831 – £50,414 plus a retention bonus. The role offers a supportive work environment with numerous employee benefits including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Payment of registration fees

Free employee parking

Local Government Pension scheme

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification required.
• Significant experience managing complex adult cases.
• Strong understanding of relevant social care legislation.

Responsibilities

• Record and assess referrals from agencies.
• Arrange community care packages and manage reviews.
• Deliver statutory services and conduct assessments.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Experience in adult social care

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

Experience in adult safeguarding

Leadership skills

Decision-making confidence

Flexible approach to change

Education

Current registration with Social Work England

Job description

Senior Social Worker (Community Team)

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is recruiting Senior Social Workers to join the Community Team. This full‑time, permanent role offers a salary of £45,831 – £50,414 per annum, plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility.

Key responsibilities include receiving and recording referrals from statutory and non‑statutory agencies and individuals, completing care needs assessments, arranging care packages (both community and care home settings), managing care reviews, adult safeguarding, mental capacity assessments, and representing the Council at multi‑disciplinary meetings. As a Senior Social Worker you will deliver statutory services, conduct outcome‑focused assessments, create tailored care plans, supervise and support team members, chair risk assessment and best‑interest meetings, and lead key projects while meeting performance targets and budgetary constraints.

We are seeking motivated professionals with:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England
• Significant experience in adult social care, including managing complex caseloads
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policies, including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Data Protection (1998) and the Human Rights Act (1998)
• Extensive experience in adult safeguarding
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and support team members and students
• Confidence to represent RBWM in multi‑agency settings and make sound decisions
• A proactive, flexible approach to managing change and driving service improvement

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave
• Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees
• Free employee parking close to the offices
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme (life cover 3× annual salary) and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme
• Give As You Earn scheme
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including gym memberships and travel deals

The RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.