Social Worker, Here4U (Care Leavers) Team. Children's Services

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Be part of something meaningful. Shape futures for young people.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children’s Social Worker to join our Here4U Care Leavers Team, supporting children we care for, care leavers, and young people seeking safety through asylum.

This is a rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact—supporting young people as they navigate independence, stability, and their transition into adulthood.

About the Role

Working within the Here4U team, you’ll deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work that empowers young people and keeps them safe. You’ll work closely with carers, families, and partner agencies to co-produce plans that support long-term outcomes and independence.

This is a dynamic, collaborative environment where your practice will be rooted in relational and systemic approaches, ensuring young people feel heard, supported, and prepared for the future.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering child-centred, relationship-based social work practice
• Supporting children in care (16+), care leavers, and young people seeking asylum
• Co-producing plans with young people, carers, and professionals to promote stability and independence
• Undertaking direct, meaningful work that strengthens relationships and builds resilience
• Preparing clear, accurate reports for professionals and court where required
• Participating in care planning, safeguarding meetings, and reflective supervision
• Supporting young people to develop independence skills and prepare for adulthood
• Staying up to date with legislation, policy, and best practice

About You

We’re looking for a passionate and committed Social Worker who is driven to make a difference to young people at a pivotal stage in their lives. You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification (BA, MA, or MSc) and have experience working directly with children and families within a multi-agency environment. You’ll bring a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, alongside the ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships through a relational approach. You’ll be confident in assessing needs and risk, working collaboratively with partners, and producing high-quality reports. A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and corporate parenting principles is essential, along with a desire to continuously learn and develop your practice. Experience or interest in systemic practice would be beneficial.

Why Join Here4U?

• Be part of a dedicated service supporting young people aged 16+
• Work within a supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to develop your practice and career
• Hybrid working across community, home, and office settings
• Make a lasting difference to young people transitioning into adulthood

Our Commitment to Young People

At Here4U, we are committed to ensuring every young person feels supported, safe, and prepared for their future. You’ll play a key role in delivering our Corporate Parenting responsibilities, championing the voice of the young person and helping them achieve positive, lasting outcomes.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to be part of a service that puts relationships, resilience, and young people at its heart—we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026, 11pm

Interviews: Friday 10th July, time tbc

Please note: applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK, be registered with Social Work England, hold a full UK driving licence, and be able to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

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.

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.

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.