Job Description

Pay Level:

7

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

37 Hours per Week

Location:

Slough New Horizons

(Minimum 4 days office/community-based, 1 day from home)

DBS Requirement

Enhanced

The closing date for applications is midnight on 9th November 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing: 24th November 2025

What you'll be doing:

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We are seeking experienced

Mental Health Social Workers

to join our specialist team. You will carry out assessments, care planning, and service purchasing within the framework of the

Care Act (2014)

and other relevant legislation, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality mental health support.


You will manage a caseload, providing advice, therapeutic interventions, and advocacy for clients and carers. The role involves working with individuals who may have complex needs or be difficult to engage, delivering evidence-based psychosocial interventions, and coordinating services to meet bio-psycho-social needs. You will also review supported living and rehabilitation placements, undertake safeguarding enquiries, and complete Care Act assessments and reviews using the

Local Authority System (LAS)

.


Additional responsibilities include negotiating and monitoring service delivery with providers, preparing reports for panels and courts, and contributing to service development, policy work, and training. You will also support and supervise students and junior social workers, and participate in ongoing professional development to promote good practice across the service.

Our Council:

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Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

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We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.


Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.


Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:


26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service. The Local Government Pension Scheme

We offer a wider range of great benefits including:

Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance*
Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks Wellbeing initiatives Tax - free childcare and childcare services Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.

Right to Work:

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All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. This particular role is not offering sponsorship at this time.

Interested?

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.


Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer, and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit, and we foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.


We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email Recruitment@slough.gov.uk quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How to Apply:

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Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth!

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.