Salary
£24,895 - £28,132 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Package
Generous annual leave allowance and an attractive pension scheme, plus flexible working and much more
Job category/type
Adult Social Care
Date posted
12/08/2025
Job reference
REQ02322
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Practitioner to join us in the Front Door Team!
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £24,895 - £28,132 per annum.
About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Social Care Practitiner to join our Front Door Team.
The Role:
The Social Care Practitioner role is within the Front Door Team. The Team is the initial point of contact for people within the borough who are making contact with social services for the first time. The team provide advice, signposting to alternative services, onward referrals, occupational therapy equipment as well as completing statutory assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
Your role will involve:
- Assessments and interventions with residents
- Signposting to other services and advice to residents contacting the team
- Holding and managing a case load
What we are looking for:
- An individual with a background or experience in working with people in a care setting/or similar
- A good understanding of IT with skills including MS office, work, and excel
- Must hold a UK driving licence.
What we offer:
- 32 days annual leave
- Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
- Free employee parking close to the offices.
- Give As You Earn scheme.
- Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
- Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Interview dates: week commencing 1/9/25
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Sarah Corbyn, Service Manager on [email protected].
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