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

West Berkshire Council

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Newbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Vacancy Summary

Employer:
West Berkshire Council
Salary:
From £27,803 to £33,945 per annum, pro rata (Grade G)
Location:
Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part Time
Hours:
22.5 hours.
DBS Check:
Enhanced
Closing Date:
04/03/2024 at 23:59
Reference:
04280

Vacancy Description

Join our team as a Social Care Practitioner (SCP) and make a significant impact on the lives of adults in need of care and support.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in identifying effective strategies to manage their diverse needs. This will involve providing good quality advice and information as well as connecting them to community resources.

The role

Where necessary, the SCP will work with individuals in crisis, stabilizing their situations and, when needed, strategically planning long-term support packages to address ongoing needs.

This position also involves collaborating closely with caregivers, conducting assessments of basic equipment, and implementing minor adaptations to enhance safety and foster independence within the home environment.

The responsibilities of this dynamic role are highly varied, involving engagement with adults presenting a diverse range of needs and disabilities.

Additionally, the role will require close collaboration with caregivers, recognizing their integral role in the care process.

Key requirements:

As a valued member of our team, you will be working alongside dedicated professionals, including Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and fellow Social Care Practitioners.

Supported by a proficient administration team, the role highlights the significance of collaborative efforts. Effective teamwork is at the core of our approach, ensuring a comprehensive and unified provision of care and support.

Furthermore, the role extends beyond our immediate team to involve partnerships with both external partners (e.g., Health, Voluntary Sector) and internal partners (e.g., Commissioning, Safeguarding).

Your ability to work well with various stakeholders will be crucial for success in this position.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

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.

Please contact Sarah Peebles or Emma West on for an informal chat about this role.

Join us in creating positive change and fostering a supportive environment for those in need.

Equal Opportunities
How to apply

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.