Social Care Practitioner
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Tailyour Road, PL6 5DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B9832-2025-SOPCC-260 |
Summary
The post holder is required to discharge statutory social care functions on behalf of the organisation. They are required to undertake non-complex and proportionate assessments that are evidenced-based. The term non-complex is defined as predictable situations often where the person is motivated to engage and respond to information, guidance and advice. The person may present a low-level risk of risk to self or others and the risk can be managed safely. These situations often require short-term interventions, and the decisions require some analysis of different views and factors impacting on the persons life, this could include mental capacity assessments and care act assessments of people who have a variety of needs. The post holder is also required to arrange and review the delivery of social care support. There may be situations where the work is complex and on these occasions the post holder will seek support from social work colleague and their line manager. Where applicable: To develop a wider range of skills and knowledge to be able to complete an initial assessment and look at other professional involvement required within your service area. To complete holistic assessments under the Care Act 2014. To have a knowledge of a wide range of services (including third sector) to support people to achieve their identified outcomes. To take a strength-based approach to referral and assessment. To undertake non-complex assessments of need and to help people to develop outcome-based support plans. To recognise and take appropriate action when people are at risk of harm, abuse or neglect. To provide quality information and advice. Assist individuals and their carers in the assessment and support planning process by helping them to assess risks and determine necessary support and contingency plans/crisis situations. To provide necessary information around the fairer charging policy, to help service users and families understand the potential financial implications of adult social care commissioned services