Care Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Newbury, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time

Vacancy Summary
- Employer:

- West Berkshire Council
- Salary:

- From £22,737 to £25,119 per annum (Grade CD)
- Location:

- Phoenix Centre Newbury
- Contract:

- Permanent
- Working Pattern:

- Full Time
- Hours:

- 37 hours per week.
- DBS Check:

- Enhanced
- Closing Date:

- 19/04/2024 at 23:59
- Reference:

- 03816

Vacancy Description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives? Do you have experience in providing care and support to vulnerable individuals?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated Adult Social Care Service at West Berkshire Council as a Care Practitioner. Reporting to the Support Outreach Worker, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care and support to adults with a range of needs.

Your main responsibilities will include:

- Assisting individuals with personal care, promoting independence and maintaining dignity
- Supporting individuals in their daily activities, ensuring their safety and well-being - Building positive relationships with service users, their families, and other professionals
- Collaborating with the wider care team to develop and implement care plans
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation

To excel in this role, you should have:

- Previous experience in a similar care role, ideally within a social care setting
- A compassionate and person-centered approach to care, with a genuine desire to make a difference
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of individuals
- Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
- A relevant care qualification or willingness to work towards one

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
- 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 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

**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.

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