Our client, Reading Borough Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children & Young People Disability Team

The work style is hybrid with SW in the office twice a week.

As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments of children and young people, ensuring their needs are identified and met. Where necessary, you will arrange appropriate accommodation and provide interventions that safeguard and promote their welfare. Your work will adhere to company policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines to deliver high-quality outcomes

You will engage directly with children, families, carers, and communities, supporting them to make informed decisions and achieve positive change. Building strong, trusting relationships is essential, as is working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to gather information, plan care, and deliver effective interventions. Maintaining accurate case notes, preparing detailed reports, and presenting evidence in court when required will form a key part of your role.

In addition, you will work closely with OT and other health colleagues to ensure the needs of the children are met, often leading in planning and reviewing cases for children in need, looked after and children subject to child protection. Acting as the lead professional in multi-agency meetings, you will monitor progress and ensure objectives are met. Recognising and assessing risks promptly is critical, and you will escalate concerns to supervisors to implement mitigating actions.

As part of a children and young people's disability service your main role is to ensure these children receive tailored support that meets their unique needs. Experience in undertaking Mental Health Assessments is required, as you will be required to identify and address mental health concerns as part of holistic care planning.

In this role, you must stay informed about current legislation, policy changes, and evidence-based practice. You will attend relevant training and development opportunities to maintain professional standards. Promoting equality, diversity, and health and safety compliance is integral to your work, alongside demonstrating flexibility to adapt to changing demands within the organisation.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.