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Social Worker – Family Help Pods

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Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£38 - £38 Hourly
Contract/Project
Wokingham, Berkshire
💷 £38.00 per hour
🏡 Hybrid Working Available
🕒 Full-Time

Join Wokingham's Family Help Pods

We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join Wokingham Borough Council's innovative Family Help Pods service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality, relationship-based social work and achieving positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.

Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will use a relational and systemic approach to help families create sustainable change while ensuring children remain safe and supported.

The Role

As a Social Worker within the Family Help Pods, you will:

* Deliver high-quality safeguarding and child-centred social work practice

* Work directly with children, young people and families to assess need, risk and strengths

* Develop purposeful plans alongside families and partner agencies

* Manage a varied caseload including children in need, child protection and looked after children

* Complete assessments, reports and court documentation to a high standard

* Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to collaborative decision-making

* Champion corporate parenting principles and promote positive outcomes for children in care and care leavers

* Maintain accurate, analytical and timely case recordings

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

✅ Social Work England registration

✅ Degree in Social Work (BA, MA or equivalent)

✅ Experience working within Children's Services

✅ Strong safeguarding and risk assessment skills

✅ Experience of direct work with children and families

✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

✅ The ability to build strong relationships with families and professionals

✅ Sound knowledge of child care legislation and statutory responsibilities

Candidates with a stable employment history and a commitment to relationship-based practice are particularly encouraged to apply.

Working Arrangements

* Hybrid working model

* Expected office attendance 3 days per week

* Full-time office attendance required during one duty week in every 5-week cycle

* Based at Shute End, Wokingham

* Reflective supervision and strong management support provided

Why Wokingham?

Wokingham is a well-regarded Local Authority known for its manageable team sizes, supportive culture and strong leadership.

Benefits include:

* Competitive rate of £38.00 per hour

* Hybrid and flexible working

* Supportive and friendly team environment

* Access to training and development opportunities

* Strong management oversight and reflective supervision

* Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a progressive and supportive authority, we'd love to hear from you.

Social Worker | Family Help Pods | Wokingham | £38.00 per hour

Reference: 225349913

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Social Worker – Family Help Pods

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 9, 2026 by CV-Library

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Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£38 - £38 Hourly
Contract/Project
Wokingham, Berkshire
💷 £38.00 per hour
🏡 Hybrid Working Available
🕒 Full-Time

Join Wokingham's Family Help Pods

We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join Wokingham Borough Council's innovative Family Help Pods service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality, relationship-based social work and achieving positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.

Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will use a relational and systemic approach to help families create sustainable change while ensuring children remain safe and supported.

The Role

As a Social Worker within the Family Help Pods, you will:

* Deliver high-quality safeguarding and child-centred social work practice

* Work directly with children, young people and families to assess need, risk and strengths

* Develop purposeful plans alongside families and partner agencies

* Manage a varied caseload including children in need, child protection and looked after children

* Complete assessments, reports and court documentation to a high standard

* Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to collaborative decision-making

* Champion corporate parenting principles and promote positive outcomes for children in care and care leavers

* Maintain accurate, analytical and timely case recordings

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

✅ Social Work England registration

✅ Degree in Social Work (BA, MA or equivalent)

✅ Experience working within Children's Services

✅ Strong safeguarding and risk assessment skills

✅ Experience of direct work with children and families

✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

✅ The ability to build strong relationships with families and professionals

✅ Sound knowledge of child care legislation and statutory responsibilities

Candidates with a stable employment history and a commitment to relationship-based practice are particularly encouraged to apply.

Working Arrangements

* Hybrid working model

* Expected office attendance 3 days per week

* Full-time office attendance required during one duty week in every 5-week cycle

* Based at Shute End, Wokingham

* Reflective supervision and strong management support provided

Why Wokingham?

Wokingham is a well-regarded Local Authority known for its manageable team sizes, supportive culture and strong leadership.

Benefits include:

* Competitive rate of £38.00 per hour

* Hybrid and flexible working

* Supportive and friendly team environment

* Access to training and development opportunities

* Strong management oversight and reflective supervision

* Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a progressive and supportive authority, we'd love to hear from you.

Social Worker | Family Help Pods | Wokingham | £38.00 per hour
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