Social Worker - Child Protection Team

Bracknell Forest Borough Council

Social Worker – Child Protection Team

Pay Rate: £42 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Locum

About the Role

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection Team. This role involves working with children and families where there are safeguarding concerns, completing high-quality assessments, creating robust safety plans, and ensuring children are protected from harm.

You will manage a varied caseload, work closely with multi-agency partners, and contribute to timely, child-focused decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments.
  • Manage Child Protection and Child in Need cases.
  • Create clear, collaborative, strengths-based plans for children and families.
  • Work closely with partner agencies such as health, education, and police.
  • Complete direct work with children to ensure their voice is always central.
  • Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court where required.
  • Maintain accurate and timely case records.

Practice Model Used by Bracknell Forest

Bracknell Forest works within a Family Safeguarding Practice Model, which focuses on:

  • Multi-disciplinary working
  • Strengths-based, relationship-focused practice
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Supporting parental change through specialist adult-focused teams
  • This model strengthens outcomes by addressing the root causes of risk and building collaborative, sustainable plans around families.

Why Bracknell Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Bracknell offers an excellent balance of lifestyle, convenience, and career opportunity:

  • A modern, well-developed town with excellent amenities and green spaces.
  • Beautiful surrounding countryside including Swinley Forest — ideal for walking, cycling, and outdoor time.
  • Fantastic transport links to Reading, London, Surrey, and the South East.
  • A thriving local community with high-quality schools, shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.
  • A forward-thinking local authority known for stability, supportive management, and a strong practice culture.
  • It’s a brilliant location for both personal life and professional development.

Interested?

If you would like to apply, please send your CV to:
dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

If you would like to discuss the role further, feel free to call:
07561 805654