Senior Social Worker - Physical Disability and Older Peoples (PDOP) Team
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £46,075 i £52,269 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Reading Borough Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Are you a Senior Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career? Join our Physical Disability and Older People’s (PDOP) Team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of adults who rely on high-quality, person-centred support to live safely and independently.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the Team:
The PDOP Team forms part of the Living Well Service of ASC where the Mental Health, Review Team and Learning Disability and Neurodiversity (LDN) teams are also members.
PDOP is high performing, efficient, multi-disciplinary team comprised of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Co-ordinators. The team are clear in purpose which values and supports staff. We provide the next step in assessment and support planning to people who are 18 years and over and have a long-term physical disability and/or are over 65 years old.
Team Vision:
‘To maximise the quality of life of Reading residents who have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years of age and have care act eligible needs using a strength based and problem-solving approach.’
About the role:
You will hold a varied caseload, supervise a number of staff and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. You will also support the team of duty workers offering guidance and advice on social work intervention.
This post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience in Adult Social Care with high-quality, person-centred interventions for people that draw on care and support in their own homes.
You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures.
You will need to have:
A degree or equivalent in Social Work
Registration with Social Work England
Excellent understanding of the Care Act 2014
Excellent understanding of Community DOLs/ Mental Capacity Act
Understanding of Court of Protection processes
We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop.
This role offers Agile/Hybrid Working, you will need to attend face to face visits within the Reading Borough.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer:
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years LG continuous service and 33 days after 10 years' service in Reading, with the option to buy additional leave
Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement
If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Pippa Durant (PDOP Team Manager) on 0118 937 3747 or email pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
Interview Setup: In person at the Civic Offices, Reading
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the Team:
The PDOP Team forms part of the Living Well Service of ASC where the Mental Health, Review Team and Learning Disability and Neurodiversity (LDN) teams are also members.
PDOP is high performing, efficient, multi-disciplinary team comprised of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Co-ordinators. The team are clear in purpose which values and supports staff. We provide the next step in assessment and support planning to people who are 18 years and over and have a long-term physical disability and/or are over 65 years old.
Team Vision:
‘To maximise the quality of life of Reading residents who have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years of age and have care act eligible needs using a strength based and problem-solving approach.’
About the role:
You will hold a varied caseload, supervise a number of staff and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. You will also support the team of duty workers offering guidance and advice on social work intervention.
This post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience in Adult Social Care with high-quality, person-centred interventions for people that draw on care and support in their own homes.
You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures.
You will need to have:
A degree or equivalent in Social Work
Registration with Social Work England
Excellent understanding of the Care Act 2014
Excellent understanding of Community DOLs/ Mental Capacity Act
Understanding of Court of Protection processes
We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop.
This role offers Agile/Hybrid Working, you will need to attend face to face visits within the Reading Borough.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer:
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years LG continuous service and 33 days after 10 years' service in Reading, with the option to buy additional leave
Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement
If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Pippa Durant (PDOP Team Manager) on 0118 937 3747 or email pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 31st December 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
Interview Setup: In person at the Civic Offices, Reading
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