Senior Social Worker - CTPLD (maternity cover up to 12 months fixed term contract)
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,981 to £53,048 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bracknell, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Bracknell Forest Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | People/26/328781 |
Summary
Bring your skills, compassion and leadership into a role that truly matters. We are welcoming applications for a full-time Senior Social Worker on a 12-month fixed-term or secondment basis, where you will play an essential part in ensuring adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism receive the support they need to thrive.
(Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information).
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 and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
We have developed clear career pathways for many of our roles. To learn more, please explore our adult social care social worker academy model : Adult social care - Social work pathway handbook.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.
About you...
Are you passionate about supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism?
We are looking for a qualified Senior Social Worker to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will have drive and enthusiasm to work collaboratively with individuals, families and other professionals.
You will be Social Work England registered.
About the team...
Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism is a supportive and collaborative team built on compassion, inclusion and excellence.
The CTPLD and Autism is a great team to work in with a shared ethos, mutually supportive and a positive team dynamic. We work with others across the service to draw on specialist knowledge and support.
Our staff are our greatest asset, and you will receive regular supervision; have access to excellent training opportunities and the ability to develop your professional skills and interests.
Key responsibilities...
Responsible for supervising team members and the opportunity to be involved in various projects. As a valued member of the team, you will also form part of the management team for CTPLD/Autism.
You will hold a case load of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism and will be required to fulfill statutory duties on behalf of the service.
The post involves assessment, support planning and review, direct work with people who have a Learning Disability and or Autism as well as general case management duties.
You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to enable remote working.
(Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information).
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 and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
We have developed clear career pathways for many of our roles. To learn more, please explore our adult social care social worker academy model : Adult social care - Social work pathway handbook.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.
About you...
Are you passionate about supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism?
We are looking for a qualified Senior Social Worker to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will have drive and enthusiasm to work collaboratively with individuals, families and other professionals.
You will be Social Work England registered.
About the team...
Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism is a supportive and collaborative team built on compassion, inclusion and excellence.
The CTPLD and Autism is a great team to work in with a shared ethos, mutually supportive and a positive team dynamic. We work with others across the service to draw on specialist knowledge and support.
Our staff are our greatest asset, and you will receive regular supervision; have access to excellent training opportunities and the ability to develop your professional skills and interests.
Key responsibilities...
Responsible for supervising team members and the opportunity to be involved in various projects. As a valued member of the team, you will also form part of the management team for CTPLD/Autism.
You will hold a case load of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism and will be required to fulfill statutory duties on behalf of the service.
The post involves assessment, support planning and review, direct work with people who have a Learning Disability and or Autism as well as general case management duties.
You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to enable remote working.
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