Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Practitioner to join our Ongoing Support Team.
Our Ongoing Support Teams are locality based and offer Social Work and Occupational Therapy services to those who require longer term social care support. We work with individuals and communities to promote resilience, independence and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
As a Social Care Practitioner, you will provide person centred and outcome focused assessments to identify the support required to enable customers to make positive changes in their lives.
You will promote customer independence, choice, and well-being in the community, using universal services and support where appropriate.
This is a challenging role, and you will be supported by experienced Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and highly experienced peer Social Care practitioners.
About you
You should hold a level 4 in Health and Social Care, equivalent or the motivation to work towards this qualification, as well as experience of working in a health or social care setting.
The work is fast-paced, and you should have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with multi professional teams.
IT skills are essential, and experience of Liquid Logic would also be beneficial.
Interview date to be confirmed on shortlisting.
Find out more and apply
For specific information about this job, please contact Lissa Mabley, Team Leader. Email:lissa.mabley@wiltshire.gov.ukTelephone:01380 826498
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply (see below), as well as Our Identity.
You can then make your application online by clicking the apply button at the bottom of this web page. If you are submitting a CV please ensure you read ourCV and cover letter criteriacarefully to avoid your CV being rejected.
About us
The council is aDisability Confident Employerwhich means we are committed to employing people with disabilities and supporting them throughout their employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support and assist the well-being of individuals and groups to assure their protection, security and
development
Safeguarding, protection and care
Community, residential, day or field settings
Ongoing risk/needs assessment of and advice for individuals/groups Specification of any non-council provision
Individual or small group emphasis
May involve personal care activities
Likely to involve immediate response to client
Social Care Practitioners are expected to work in line with the requirements described in the
Workforce Quality Assurance Framework.
Social Care Practitioners carry out the following tasks within the Care Act 2014
- Assessment and review of customers needs and outcomes
- Co-ordination of the customer/carer journey in identifying eligible needs and outcomes
- Where applicable, work in partnership with the customer and other agencies in compiling an
appropriate support plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support and assist the well-being of individuals and groups to assure their protection, security and
development
Safeguarding, protection and care
Community, residential, day or field settings
Ongoing risk/needs assessment of and advice for individuals/groups Specification of any non-council provision
Individual or small group emphasis
May involve personal care activities
Likely to involve immediate response to client
Social Care Practitioners are expected to work in line with the requirements described in the
Workforce Quality Assurance Framework.
Social Care Practitioners carry out the following tasks within the Care Act 2014
- Assessment and review of customers needs and outcomes
- Co-ordination of the customer/carer journey in identifying eligible needs and outcomes
- Where applicable, work in partnership with the customer and other agencies in compiling an
appropriate support plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a health or social care environment or similar setting
- NVQ level 4 in Health and Social Care or Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care or
- equivalent or the ability to demonstrate the skills required and a commitment to work towards
- a relevant qualification as defined by the council within an agreed timeframe
- Ability to utilise a range of Microsoft and electronic social care record software
- Has up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and
- the safeguarding of, vulnerable adults.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a
- variety of ways and levels.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, work on own initiative against deadlines and plan and organise own
- work
- Work without direct supervision and also know when to discuss with a social worker, an
- occupational therapist or a manager
- Good understanding of the national agenda for Transformation in Social Care
- Ability to work in a person centred way to meet individual outcomes
- Fully fluent in spoken and written English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a health or social care environment or similar setting
- NVQ level 4 in Health and Social Care or Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care or
- equivalent or the ability to demonstrate the skills required and a commitment to work towards
- a relevant qualification as defined by the council within an agreed timeframe
- Ability to utilise a range of Microsoft and electronic social care record software
- Has up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and
- the safeguarding of, vulnerable adults.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a
- variety of ways and levels.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, work on own initiative against deadlines and plan and organise own
- work
- Work without direct supervision and also know when to discuss with a social worker, an
- occupational therapist or a manager
- Good understanding of the national agenda for Transformation in Social Care
- Ability to work in a person centred way to meet individual outcomes
- Fully fluent in spoken and written English
