Social Care Practitioner X2 - Bristol, United Kingdom - Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council

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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We currently have x2 vacancies for full-time, permanent Social Care Practitioners in the North and West locality adult social care teams at Bristol City Council.

You'll need to be resourceful, resilient, proactive, and prepared for a working day with plenty of challenges and variety.

It is an exciting time to be part of a community social work team as we embed our new locality model of service delivery.

You will:

Work with adults from a variety of groups including physical disabilities, mental health, learning disabilities, older adults and carers.
Undertake Care Act assessments and planned and unplanned reviews.
Undertake s42 (Care Act) safeguarding enquries.
Maximise use of social capital, reablement support and technology enabled care to undertake support conversations, reassessment where required and update support plans.
Attend weekly ward rounds/bed management meetings; CPA meetings / Blue Light Meetings and any other family and/or multidisciplinary meetings including Continuing Health Care assessments.

The work in all teams can be pressured & challenging so a creative approach is necessary, as is the ability to find strengths-based solutions, including innovative technological solutions.

You will have a full induction and ongoing support from their Line Manager and colleagues.

You must have an interest in working in a multi-disciplinary way, be able to work quickly and proportionately and have confidence in respect of decision making and positive risk taking.

You will need to be a good communicator, with excellent time management skills; previous experience of community based social work would be an advantage but is not essential.

It would be advantageous to have a working knowledge of the Care Act including Safeguarding Adults; the Mental Capacity Act 2005; and Best Interest and Health and Social Care eligibility criteria.

However, this is not essential, and a full suite of training is available.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.

We offer excellent professional support including:

Opportunities for professional development and learning, and support to maintain your professional registration
Good quality and regular supervision
An extensive induction programme to understand fully the values of Bristol City Council
Opportunities for career progression including our Stepping Up leadership development programme.

Rewards & Benefits:

Membership of a Local Government Pension scheme
Pool bikes and pool cars
Discounts for employees across a range of benefits, including the Cycle to Work Scheme, and gym membership
At least 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days plus 8 days bank holidays per year
Flexible working and Flexitime as well as hybrid working arrangements

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