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Social Worker | CYPD (Children & Young People's Directorate) | Reading Borough Council - PermanentSocial Worker required to join the Children & Young People's Directorate (CYPD)Full-time, permanent positionOffice base: Reading, BerkshireSalary: £45,938 - £50,708 per annum (includes £8,000 Annual Market Supplement)Welcome Payment: £5,000 (payable after successful completion of 6-month probation)Loyalty Payments: £3,000 after 12 months and another £3,000 on completion of 24 monthsAbout the Role:

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join their Children & Young People's Directorate on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking local authority that values staff development, retention, and quality of service delivery. The CYPD team works to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people across the borough.

You'll be joining a supportive, outcome-focused team where your work will have real impact on local families.

Key Responsibilities:Managing a diverse caseload involving child protection, children in need, and looked after childrenCompleting assessments and progressing care plans in line with statutory responsibilitiesAttending case conferences, reviews, and court proceedings where requiredCollaborating with partner agencies to ensure holistic support for familiesMaintaining clear, accurate, and timely case recordingWhat We're Looking For:At least 1 year post-ASYE experience in a statutory children's services settingGood understanding of safeguarding legislation, child development, and assessment frameworksAbility to manage and prioritise complex casesStrong written and verbal communication skillsEnthusiastic, resilient, and committed to improving outcomes for childrenTo Be Considered:You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work degree / DipSW / CQSW)Registered with Social Work EnglandRight to work in the UK without sponsorshipEnhanced DBS requiredReferences will be requested

If you're interested in discussing this permanent opportunity, or if you'd like to register with Caritas, please contact Anton Mostert on 07824 531246 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!

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Team Manager | Together for Families | Reading Borough Council - PermanentTeam Manager required for the Together for Families serviceFull-time, permanent positionOffice base: Reading, BerkshireSalary: £59,505 - £65,488 per annum (includes £6,700 market supplement)About the Role:

Reading Borough Council is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to lead the Together for Families service - a key part of their children's social care provision.

This is a permanent opportunity within a well-supported and forward-thinking local authority. The service focuses on working collaboratively with families to create safe, sustainable change and improve outcomes for children.

You'll provide strong leadership and oversight across a busy team, ensuring timely decision-making, supervision, and quality assurance. This role offers a great opportunity for a confident leader looking to make a meaningful impact and further develop their management career.

Key Responsibilities:Leading, managing, and supporting a team of social workers and practitionersOverseeing casework, allocation, and quality assuranceSupporting staff development, supervision, and performance managementDriving effective multi-agency working and safeguarding practicesContributing to service development and embedding best practiceWhat We're Looking For:Proven experience in a Team Manager or Deputy Team Manager role within children's servicesExcellent leadership, communication, and organisational skillsAbility to motivate, guide, and support a diverse teamSound understanding of safeguarding, statutory responsibilities, and performance standardsPrevious experience within a similar family-focused model or early help pathway would be beneficialTo Be Considered:You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work degree / DipSW / CQSW)Registered with Social Work EnglandRight to work in the UK without sponsorshipEnhanced DBS requiredReferences will be requested

If you're interested in discussing this permanent opportunity, or if you'd like to register with Caritas, please contact Anton Mostert on 07824 531246 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 ConsultantAdditional Dedicated Payroll ConsultantHolistic Support Package for Mental and Physical WellbeingAccess to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwideAccess to Exclusive ProjectsSubsidised trainingFree DBS checkCV writing serviceInterview technique coaching

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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