Job summary
Help shape safer, stronger futures for adults in our community. As a Safeguarding Social Worker at Bracknell Forest Council, you will use your expertise to support and protect adults at risk, placing their strengths, wishes and wellbeing at the heart of every decision.

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 or hospitals 3 - 4 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.

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

If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.

We have developed clear career pathways for many of our roles. To learn more, please explore our Occupational Therapy academy model: Adult social care - Occupational therapy pathway handbook.

Main duties of the job
About you...

We are looking for a registered Social Worker with excellent safeguarding knowledge, confident decision-making skills and a passion for promoting independence and wellbeing through strengths-based practice.

In this rewarding role, you will help safeguard adults at risk through the delivery of Section 42 enquiries, risk assessments and mental capacity assessments. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations, you will ensure individuals receive the right support at the right time.

About the team...

Based at Time Square in Bracknell, our Hospital Team and Front Door Hub provide a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise can have an immediate impact. As a Safeguarding Social Worker, you will work collaboratively with experienced colleagues and partner agencies to respond to safeguarding concerns, share information effectively and make timely, evidence-based decisions.

We value curiosity, resilience and reflective practice, offering regular supervision, ongoing professional development and a strong culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Interview date

The interview date is to be confirmed.

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

About us
Key responsibilities...

As a Safeguarding Social Worker, Adult Social Care you will:

• undertake safeguarding enquires, whilst maintaining peoples choice and control, empowering adults within a risk enablement and strengths-based approach.
• have a thorough understanding, knowledge and experience of working within the adult safeguarding arena, including: S42 enquires, Making Safeguarding Personal and the Care Act (2014).
• complete safeguarding work within the timeframe and guidance provide by Bracknell Forest Council.
• coordinate and work effectively with the ward/MDT and family by providing professional advice in a timely manner to support hospital discharge.
• conduct risk assessments and manage safeguarding alerts.

Our benefits...

• 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.

Job responsibilities
Please check the attached job description and person specification for information on the role's job responsibilities.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Please check the attached job description and person specification for information on the role's job responsibilities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: Bracknell Forest Council
Address: Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Community Services Manager, Leena Chand, Leena.chand@bracknell-forest.gov.uk, 01344355468

Details
Date posted: 21 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £46,783 to £48,873 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: F0028-26-0024
Job locations: Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JD, United Kingdom