Social Care Practitioner
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,269 to £31,364 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Monkton Park, Chippenham, SN15 1ER |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1436 |
Summary
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
Locality Team (Discharge Services) - Bridging Care, Ensuring Recovery
Join our dynamic and compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals transitioning from hospital care!
In this rewarding role, you'll receive monthly supervision from a Social Worker, ensuring your professional growth. Additionally, enjoy daily/as-needed access to peer and leadership support, guiding you through the intricacies of the job.
As a valued Social Care Practitioner, your role will be pivotal in supporting customers through our busy Hospital Discharge services. We collaborate seamlessly with Wiltshire hospitals, primary care providers, and Wiltshire Health and Care services, alongside esteemed organisations such as Carer Support, Age UK, and Appello (telecare).
You will carry out person-centred Care Act Assessments with customers, their families and/or their carers, working with them to arrange support that meets their identified needs and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes in their life.
You'll mainly work in Acute and Community Hospitals but may also handle short-term re rehabilitation beds or home-based care reviews. The role involves assisting customers with diverse needs, from significant care requirements to complex social situations. Our focus is on facilitating a timely and safe return home, maintaining a fast-paced service.
Essential qualifications include experience in health or social care, strong communication skills, and proficient IT knowledge. We are seeking someone who is a customer-centred individual with a strengths-based approach, capable of managing caseloads and collaborating in fast-paced, multi-professional teams.
Join us in making a difference - apply now for a role that combines purpose, professional growth, and the satisfaction of positively impacting lives!
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
For more details, contact Rebecca Spencer, North Locality Team Manager, at Rebecca.Spencer@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01380 826409
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
Disability Confident Employer
Locality Team (Discharge Services) - Bridging Care, Ensuring Recovery
Join our dynamic and compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals transitioning from hospital care!
In this rewarding role, you'll receive monthly supervision from a Social Worker, ensuring your professional growth. Additionally, enjoy daily/as-needed access to peer and leadership support, guiding you through the intricacies of the job.
As a valued Social Care Practitioner, your role will be pivotal in supporting customers through our busy Hospital Discharge services. We collaborate seamlessly with Wiltshire hospitals, primary care providers, and Wiltshire Health and Care services, alongside esteemed organisations such as Carer Support, Age UK, and Appello (telecare).
You will carry out person-centred Care Act Assessments with customers, their families and/or their carers, working with them to arrange support that meets their identified needs and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes in their life.
You'll mainly work in Acute and Community Hospitals but may also handle short-term re rehabilitation beds or home-based care reviews. The role involves assisting customers with diverse needs, from significant care requirements to complex social situations. Our focus is on facilitating a timely and safe return home, maintaining a fast-paced service.
Essential qualifications include experience in health or social care, strong communication skills, and proficient IT knowledge. We are seeking someone who is a customer-centred individual with a strengths-based approach, capable of managing caseloads and collaborating in fast-paced, multi-professional teams.
Join us in making a difference - apply now for a role that combines purpose, professional growth, and the satisfaction of positively impacting lives!
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
For more details, contact Rebecca Spencer, North Locality Team Manager, at Rebecca.Spencer@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01380 826409
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
Disability Confident Employer
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.