Social Care Practitioner - PACT Team, Adult Social Care

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £32,578 – £36,582 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 25/10/2026 at 23:00
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We have an excellent opportunity available for two social care practitioners to join our Adult Social Care Team on a Full Time, Permanent Basis. This role part of our new People Achieving Change Together (PACT) team.

The PACT Team will work alongside adults who may not feel able to engage with traditional services. This includes young people transitioning into adulthood, people experiencing complex or high-risk circumstances, those at risk of exploitation, and individuals whose hoarding is creating serious safety concerns. The team will hold a small caseload, allowing time to build meaningful, trusting relationships and to respond quickly and flexibly when someone is at risk or in crisis. We will work with adults who have Care Act eligible needs, or who may reach that point without early, compassionate, and relational support.

As social care practitioner, you’ll spend your time getting to know people, building trust and finding practical ways to help them move forward. You’ll work alongside individuals, families and other services to manage risks, overcome barriers and help people feel safer, more independent and in control of their lives. No two days will be the same.

You’ll be joining an award-winning council and a service that was rated among the top-performing adult social care services in the country following our recent CQC inspection.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to Social Care Future, a movement that aims to make sure everyone, regardless of age, health condition or disability, can live in a home they choose, maintain the relationships and activities that matter to them, and be part of a supportive community.

If you’re patient, compassionate and comfortable thinking creatively about how to engage and support people, we’d love to hear from you!

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
• An excellent local government pension scheme
• An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• A range of local & lifestyle discounts
• Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
• Cycle to work schemes
• And much more!

Key responsibilities:

Working under the supervision of a registered practitioner, you’ll:

• build trusting relationships with people who may be reluctant to engage with services
• support assessments, reviews and support planning, focusing on people’s strengths, wishes and goals
• provide practical and motivational one-to-one support, including acting as a “ declutter buddy” where appropriate
• help people access services, benefits, community support and technology that could improve their independence
• identify and manage risks relating to hoarding, self-neglect, exploitation and safeguarding
• work alongside housing, health, community safety, education, voluntary organisations and other partners
• support prevention and early intervention, helping people stay safe and independent in their community.

Candidate requirements:

You don’t need to know everything from day one. What matters is that you can build relationships, communicate well and take a thoughtful and person-centred approach.

You'll need:

• experience of working in health or social care, or in a customer-facing role
• experience of working with vulnerable adults
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent
• an understanding of adult social care legislation and safeguarding
• good written and verbal communication skills
• confidence using IT and the ability to learn social care recording systems
• a commitment to relationship-based, trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
• the ability to remain professional when working under pressure
• a full EU driving licence and access to a car for daily use
• Experience of working with people who need different approaches to engagement would be an advantage, alongside an understanding of hoarding, self-neglect, trauma and the signs of exploitation.

Our area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents.

Interview date: TBC

AI in Applications:
We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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