Social Care Practitioner (Hospital Team)

About the role

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is a unitary authority in Berkshire, serving a borough with strong economic activity, growing business sectors, and major cultural and tourism landmarks such as Windsor Castle, Legoland, and Ascot Racecourse. The council describes itself as a team of committed professionals focused on delivering high-quality services to the community. This opportunity is for an enthusiastic Social Care Practitioner to join the Hospital Discharge Team.

Role overview

In this post, you will support adults with care needs in hospitals, their own homes, or care environments. The work centers on assessing individual needs, arranging suitable support, and helping people maintain or regain independence and wellbeing.

Key duties

You will assess adults in line with the Care Act 2014, oversee a caseload, and work with individuals, families, and other professionals to plan and coordinate care. The role includes safeguarding, managing risk, creating support plans, and ensuring work is delivered within legal, policy, and budgetary requirements. You will also help the team perform effectively, keep records accurate and up to date, and work in line with the council’s values and governance expectations.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant will have experience working with vulnerable people, including those with disabilities or complex needs, and will bring empathy and professionalism to the role. Strong written and verbal communication is essential, along with the ability to produce clear reports and build positive relationships with service users and colleagues. You should be confident working both independently and as part of a team, able to adapt to changing priorities and environments, and comfortable using IT systems for casework and documentation. A person-centred approach, commitment to safeguarding and equality, and sound professional judgment are also important.

Benefits

The council offers 32 days of annual leave, flexible working with a hybrid pattern, and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover at three times annual salary plus access to an AVC option. Additional benefits include free employee parking near the offices, a Give As You Earn scheme, an instant reward scheme for innovation and achievement, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to retailer discounts, gym offers, and travel savings.

Equal opportunities and interview guarantee

RBWM promotes an inclusive and collaborative workplace that values creativity and innovation. As an equal opportunities employer, it welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and believes diverse talent strengthens the organisation. Candidates with a disability, current or former armed forces members, and people who have been in a formal care system up to the age of 25 are guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum role requirements.

Additional information

Interview dates are scheduled for the week commencing 6 July 2026. For an informal conversation about the role, you can contact Tiam Watson, Service Team Manager, at tiam.watson@rbwm.gov.uk.