Social Care Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Social Care Practitioner to join our proactive and award-winning Adult Social Care team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a part-time (26 hours per week), permanent basis.

As a Social Care Practitioner, you will use a strength-based approach to maximise individual’s abilities to live as independently as possible and remain safe in their community. You will work under the supervision of a registered practitioner to undertake direct work with individuals and their carers.

Adult social care provides a range of interventions to adults who need extra support to stay healthy, play a part in their community and lead as fulfilling a life as possible. The service provides personalised, practical support to help people whose needs arise from illness, disability, old age and social disadvantage.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop and advance to a Grade 6 once all progression criteria's have been met.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more! 

Key responsibilities:

• To work under the supervision of a registered practitioner to undertake direct work with individuals and their carers.
• Support carers to continue in their caring role for as long as they are willing and able to do so.
• Seek to prevent, reduce, and delay the need for formal care and support using a strength-based approach which includes provision of tailored advice, information, and a range of interventions.
• Assess customers and their carers, contribute to setting of personal budgets, create and implement support plans and review these as appropriate.
• Comply with statutory guidance and within legislative frameworks for example Care Act [2014], Mental Capacity Act [2005] etc.

Candidate requirements:

• GCSE Math’s and English or equivalent
• Working knowledge of key legislation and guidance that relates to the provision of adult social care.
• Awareness of the principles of safeguarding
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults
• Competent level of IT skills and ability to learn and use adult social care recording system

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today.

Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact Leila Hall, Team Manager via email leila.hall@wokingham.gov.uk 

Closing date: 15th December 2024, 11pm

Interview date: TBC

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. 

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.     

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.