Social Care Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Newbury, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time
Vacancy Description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of carers? Do you have experience in social care assessments and a strong understanding of the needs of carers? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated Adult Social Care Service at West Berkshire Council as a Social Care Practitioner - Carers Assessments.

As a Social Care Practitioner, you will be responsible for conducting high-quality assessments of carers' needs, ensuring that they receive the support and services they require. You will work closely with carers to understand their individual circumstances and provide advice, guidance, and information on available resources. Your role will involve collaborating with a range of professionals and agencies to coordinate appropriate support for carers, promoting their wellbeing and enabling them to continue their caring responsibilities.

To excel in this role, you should have:

A relevant professional qualification in social work or a related field. Experience in conducting assessments within a social care setting is essential. A comprehensive understanding of the Care Act 2014 and its implications for carers. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish effective working relationships. Strong organisational and time management abilities, enabling you to manage a varied caseload efficiently.

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 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

This role is fixed term until 31/03/2025 – Funding limited project



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