Social Care Practitioner - Newbury, United Kingdom - West Berkshire Council

West Berkshire Council

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Newbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Vacancy Summary

Employer:
West Berkshire Council
Salary:
From £27,803 to £33,945 per annum (Grade G)
Location:
Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Enhanced
Closing Date:
06/12/2023 at 23:59
Reference:
04259

Vacancy Description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives? Do you have experience in social care and a desire to support and empower individuals within our community? If so, West Berkshire Council has an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated Adult Social Care Service
as a Social Care Practitioner.

As a Social Care Practitioner, you will work under the guidance of the Team Leader to provide high-quality care and support to adults with a range of social care needs

Your role will involve:

Conducting assessments and reviews to identify individual needs and develop appropriate care plans
Offering advice, guidance, and practical assistance to service users and their families
Collaborating with external agencies and professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic support
Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, making adjustments as necessary
Safeguarding the welfare and promoting the independence of vulnerable adults

To excel in this role, you should have:

A relevant professional qualification in social care
Experience in assessing and delivering personcentered care
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice guidelines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

By joining West Berkshire Council, you will become part of an inclusive and supportive working environment where your contributions are valued.

We offer a range of employment benefits to enhance your work-life balance and professional development, including:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of
Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
Generous Local Government pension scheme
Family friendly policies
A range of local discounts
Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays), rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and contribute to making a positive impact in our local community.

Equal Opportunities
How to apply

This role requires the incumbent to have a car available at work to undertake his/her duties as they will be expected to undertake at least 1500 business miles per year.

Essential Car User status attracts a lump sum allowance paid on a monthly basis as well as a free car parking space if he/she works at one of the Council's corporate buildings.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.