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Social Worker - Child Protection Team

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 42 - 42 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bracknell

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Bracknell Forest Borough Council

Social Worker – Child Protection Team

Pay Rate: £42 per hour

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Locum

About the Role

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection Team.

You will work with children and families where there are safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely and effective interventions that prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children.

This is a well-structured and supportive service where you will manage a varied caseload and work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments.
	
Manage a caseload of CIN and CP cases, including court work where required.
	
Develop and implement robust safety and care plans.
	
Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, and police.
	
Undertake direct work with children and families.
	
Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court.
	
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records.

Practice Model Used by Bracknell Forest

Bracknell Forest uses a Strengths-Based Practice Model, underpinned by Systemic Practice principles.

This approach focuses on:

Building strong, meaningful relationships with families
	
Understanding family dynamics and wider systems
	
Collaborative and transparent working
	
Clear risk assessment and safety planning
	
Reflective supervision and continuous professional development
	
The model supports high-quality, relationship-based social work.

Why Bracknell Forest Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Bracknell Forest offers an excellent balance of modern living and green space:

Surrounded by beautiful countryside including Swinley Forest, ideal for outdoor activities.
	
Modern town centre with shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.
	
Excellent transport links to Reading, London, and the wider South East.
	
High-quality schools and family-friendly communities.
	
A stable and well-supported local authority with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development.
	
It’s a fantastic location offering both career progression and a high quality of life.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to:

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For more information, call:

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