Social Worker - First Contact and Assessment Team
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Bracknell Forest Council Social Worker - First Contact and Assessment Team
The closing date is 22 November 2026
Job summary
Join our supportive First Contact and Assessment service, working with children and families from the earliest point of involvement. You will build positive relationships, undertake purposeful assessments and help make timely decisions that promote childrens safety, wellbeing and outcomes.
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.
This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office a minimum of 3 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities
To carry out needs led child focused assessments which include outcome focused plans.
To take part in the duty system responding to child protection concerns.
To make effective use of time and be able to prioritise demand.
To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.
To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.
To promote listening to children at every opportunity, ensuring their views are heard, recorded and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner.
About us
Our First Contact and Assessment team is a supportive, welcoming and experienced team where practitioners work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for children and families. The work is varied and fast-paced, with strong management oversight, regular supervision and opportunities for learning and development. We value reflective practice, good communication and supporting one another through challenging work. The team is based at Times Square council offices, with flexible working arrangements supporting a healthy balance between office and home working.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£48,295 to £50,454 a year Please see main advert for full details of salary
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0028-26-0030
Job locations
Time Square
Market Street
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1JD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
- Social Work England registration.
- Experience of children and families statutory social work.
- In-depth knowledge of the legal powers and key duties with safeguarding children and young people.
- Successful completion of the ASYE programme.
Desirable
- Post qualifying training
- ABE Training
- Motivational Interviewing training
- Significant experience of child protection and statutory children and families social work
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
- Social Work England registration.
- Experience of children and families statutory social work.
- In-depth knowledge of the legal powers and key duties with safeguarding children and young people.
- Successful completion of the ASYE programme.
Desirable
- Post qualifying training
- ABE Training
- Motivational Interviewing training
- Significant experience of child protection and statutory children and families social work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bracknell Forest Council
Address
Time Square
Market Street
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bracknell Forest Council
Address
Time Square
Market Street
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager - First Contact and Assessment
Donna Barber
01344352914
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£48,295 to £50,454 a year Please see main advert for full details of salary
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0028-26-0030
Job locations
Time Square
Market Street
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 1JD
United Kingdom
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