Social Worker – Family Safeguarding (Welcome £6k)

About the role

Join Bracknell Forest Council’s Family Safeguarding Team as a Social Worker, delivering vital protection and support to vulnerable children and families. You will work within a small, friendly authority that values high‑quality training, supervision and a manageable workload.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and respond to child in need and child protection cases.
• Develop and co‑produce needs‑led safety plans in partnership with families and multi‑agency partners.
• Maintain accurate, timely records and share information in line with safeguarding legislation.
• Build strong, positive relationships with colleagues, external agencies and the community.

Required profile

• Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Successful completion of the ASYE programme.
• Front‑line experience in child in need and child protection work.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidance and thresholds.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multi‑agency settings and produce analytical assessments.

Required skills

What we offer

• £6,000 welcome payment (subject to terms) and a 4% annual retention payment after two years.
• Salary £46,783‑£48,873 per year inclusive of London weighting and car allowance.
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after three years) with buy‑sell options.
• Local government pension scheme and life‑insurance cover.
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration fees.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme and electric‑vehicle salary‑sacrifice scheme.
• Inclusive workplace with staff networks, sports and social clubs.