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Qualified Social Work

Qualified Social Worker

5265643_1743694351
Berkshire, England
£39366 - £48708 per annum + £6k market supplement + Retention b
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Apr 03, 2025

Qualified Social Worker | Children Services | West Berkshire Council *

  • Permanent Role | West Berkshire Council
  • Location: Market Street, RG14 5LD
  • Start Date: Monday 2nd June 2025 (Provisional)
  • Salary: £39,366 - £48,708 per annum
  • (Including £6k market supplement) + retention bonuses
  • Caritas Recruitment is proud to partner with West Berkshire Council to recruit an experienced and passionate Children's Social Worker for their Family Safeguarding Service. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking local authority committed to making a lasting difference in children and families lives.

    What's on Offer:

  • Competitive Salary + £6k Market Supplement
  • Golden Hello: £3k after one year in post
  • Retention Bonus: £2k after two years' service
  • Paid Sabbatical: Four weeks after five years of service
  • Hybrid Working: Flexible model to support work-life balance
  • Registration Costs Covered: Social Work England fees paid
  • Relocation Support: Up to £8k for those moving within a 30-mile radius
  • Annual Leave: 28 days plus 5 extra days after five years' continuous local authority service
  • Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Wellbeing Support: Including a dedicated employee assistance programme
  • Blue Light Card: Reimbursement available
  • Visible Leadership & Strong Supervision Culture
  • You'll work within a service that values innovation, reflective practice, and collaboration, with strong senior leadership and a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

    Interested?

    If you're a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and ready for a new challenge in a dynamic and rewarding setting, we'd love to hear from you.

  • If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail, please call Anton Mostert on 07824534126 or email [email protected]
  • Caritas Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers at all levels. We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis. If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional £500 on your fifth referral!

    Reasons to register with Caritas:-

  • Honest & Supportive Career Consultant
  • Additional Dedicated Payroll Consultant
  • Holistic Support Package for Mental and Physical Wellbeing
  • Access to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwide
  • Access to Exclusive Projects
  • Subsidised training
  • Free DBS check
  • CV writing service
  • Interview technique coaching
  • Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

    5265643_1743694351
    Berkshire, England
    £39366 - £48708 per annum + £6k market supplement + Retention b

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