Social Worker – closing date 6 January 2026

Reading Voluntary Action; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in England is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their collaborative team, aiming to support families in need. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of childcare social work experience. Responsibilities include undertaking assessments and supporting families throughout the adoption process. The salary ranges from £34,053 to £41,620, with hybrid working options available. The closing date for applications is January 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in childcare social work.
• Understanding of the impact of interrupted development on behavior.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Undertake home study assessments and present to adoption panel.
• Support families throughout the matching process.
• Participate in recruitment activities and training for prospective adopters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Understanding of child development

Job description

Social Worker – closing date 6 January 2026

Would you like to become a vital part of our collaborative and innovative team to make a lasting difference to families?

We’re looking for a Social Worker/Senior Social Worker to join our team, based from either Milton Keynes or London.
We believe that every child deserves a loving, supportive home. We’re committed to providing the highest quality services to help make that a reality, and we’re proud of our three successive outstanding ratings with Ofsted.

Location: Based in our Milton Keynes/London team, hybrid working, travel covering Milton Keynes, North London, surrounding areas.

Contract: Permanent full-time – 37 hours/week, Mon-Fri

About the role:
Responsibilities will include:

• undertaking ‘home study’ assessments (PARs), presenting these to adoption panel
• support families throughout the matching process and once children are placed, up until the Adoption Order
• participating in recruitment activities, training for prospective adopters

About you:
As a SW, you’ll bring a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in childcare social work and as a SSW, a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. You’ll have an understanding of child development and the impact on behaviour of interrupted development. You’ll have excellent interpersonal, communication skills, demonstrating a commitment to EDEI within service delivery.

Social Worker - Salary in the range of £34,053 - £41,620 per annum. Senior Social Worker - Salary in the range of £39,292 - £48,022 per annum. If based from our London office, a location allowance of £3,299 per annum will be payable.

If this sounds like you, visit our website and apply today to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ana Billenness, Adoption Team Manager – 07717 833460 – [e-mail] or Louise Hartley [e-mail]

Open for applications from

15 December 2025

Closing date for applications

6 January 2026

Scheduled interview date

13 January 2026

Will my application be acknowledged?

All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course