Slough Children First
Social Worker - Children in Our Care (permanent)
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The Slough Children in Our Care Service Thrive 0-18 Teams
The Slough Children in Our Care service Thrive 0-18 teams are looking for passionate and dedicated Social Workers, who wants to make a real difference to the lives of our children.
You’ll receive exceptional management support, flexible working, bespoke training opportunities, and a chance to do things differently. We’re proud to have created a place where social workers can flourish and develop to their fullest potential and feel listened to. Our young people are looking for social workers who are honest, approachable, and can be themselves. If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
Our Children in Our Care Thrive 0-18 team works with children from 0 to 18 years of age whose care plan is to achieve permanency via adoption or long-term care. As a Social Worker in the Thrive 0-18 team, you will have the opportunity to develop good relationships with children and young people and have a positive impact on their lives. You would have an allocation of children and young people with whom you care plan, safeguard, and support to achieve their best potential. You would also have the opportunity of working with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and be supported to develop your skills and knowledge in completing age assessments. We, as a Service, actively listen to the child’s voice and promote children and young people’s choices, safety, and fulfilment.
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Requirements
For this role, you’ll need to be a Social Work England registered social worker with a professional social work qualification, or equivalent, and have demonstrable experience of working within a busy service.
Benefits
We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week based in the office.
What We Offer
If You’re Looking For a New Challenge And Want To Be Part Of An Exciting Journey To Turn Children’s Services Around In Slough, Then Come And Join Us. In Return, We Can Offer You
- Training and development opportunities
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
About Slough
Slough is one of the UK’s most diverse and well-connected towns, offering a vibrant place to live and work just outside London. Ongoing regeneration and investment have enhanced local amenities, public spaces, and employment opportunities, while the cost of living remains more affordable than central London. With direct trains to Central London in under 20 minutes and excellent road links via the M4, M25, and M40, Slough is an accessible and welcoming location to build your career.
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Our Values and Commitment
We are driven by our vision to ensure Happy, Safe & Loved, Thriving children and young people. Our work is guided by strong values — being child-focused, honest and respectful, improving constantly, looking ahead, and delivering together.
We are looking for people who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference. In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration, learning, and care truly matter.
If this reflects who you are, we would love to hear from you!
Job Details
Social Worker - Children in Our Care (permanent)
- Location: Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom, SL1 2EL
- Salary: £44,873 - £50,238 (incl. LW & market supplement) per year
- Type: Permanent - Full-time
- Posted: Today
- Closing date: 17/09/2026
- Job reference: DR1672670ObsSWCIOC
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