Social Worker CTPLD (Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities) and Autism

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker who is committed to empowering adults with learning disabilities and autism to live fulfilling and independent lives

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.

This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office a minimum of 2 days per week alongside flexible working arrangements.

To learn more about what it is like to work with us take a look Adult Social Care Workforce video.

The Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism is a dedicated collaborative team with a shared ethos of compassion inclusion and excellence. We pride ourselves on our positive team dynamic and a culture of mutual support. Working closely with colleagues across the wider service we draw on a wealth of specialist knowledge to provide the best possible support to the individuals we serve.

At Bracknell Forest our staff are our greatest asset. You will benefit from regular supervision access to high-quality training and opportunities to grow your professional skills and pursue your areas of interest.

We have developed clear career pathways for many of our roles. To learn more please explore our Adult Social Care academy model Adult social care - Social work pathway handbook

You will work within the Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities and Autism as a dedicated Social Worker for the Autism team.

You will manage a caseload of autistic adults and will be required to fulfil statutory and preventative duties on behalf of the service. The post involves assessment support planning and review as well as general case management duties.

• 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years continuous service with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme with life insurance cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity paternity adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to core values are inclusive ambitious and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview please let us know by contacting .We will work with you to support you throughout the process.Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive employer. This means that if you tell us on your application form that you have a disability are an armed forces veteran or are a care leaver you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interviews date to be confirmed

Interviews will be conducted in person providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role please contact:

Amy Todd - Community Services Manager

Tel.:

or

Nakita Baptiste - Assistant Community Services Manager

Tel.:

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.

Bracknell Forest Council Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.