Social Worker – Safeguarding Team (Adult Social Care)

Salary: £35,412 to £44,075 per year (£2,000 Market Supplement available for Experienced Social Worker)

Position: Full Time, Permanent, Reading

Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026

About The Role

When you join Reading you become part of a collaborative welcoming team that genuinely supports one another. You’ll work alongside colleagues, health professionals and Thames Valley Police building meaningful relationships and making a real impact every day. Safeguarding is at the heart of what we do and in this role you’ll play a key part in helping adults at risk live safely and independently, free from abuse and neglect while staying fully involved in decisions about their lives.

You Will

• Screen safeguarding concerns and carry out Section 42 enquiries
• Lead safeguarding processes with a strong person-centred approach
• Confidently apply the Care Act 2014 and related legislation
• As...