Senior Social Worker - Physical Disability and Older People's (PDOP) Team

at  Reading Borough Council

Job description
Is your passion to support people to live the life that matters to them? Are you motivated by strength-based practice that enables people and supporting workers to deliver excellent services. We are a diverse vibrant team that is searching for a Senior Social Worker striving for excellence.
Reading is a Local Authority dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our community and residents. You will be working with a team that thrives on supporting each other in your work, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement.
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.

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.