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Social Care Practitioner, Bath and North East Somerset
Client:
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Location:
Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
e5730e0729b6
Job Views:
8
Posted:
02.03.2025
Expiry Date:
16.04.2025
Job Description:
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
We are a close and supportive team of Social Workers, Social Care Practitioners, Administrators, Senior Practitioners, and Team Managers. Our team members have manageable caseloads, and we recognize the importance of robust reflective supervision. You will be encouraged to share your ideas, exhibit best practice, and actively work towards improving the work that we do.
We work with adults over 18 with a variety of presenting needs, which provides opportunities for stimulating and interesting caseloads.
Your role
We are looking for an experienced Social Care Practitioner to join our team. As a Social Care Practitioner, you will work with residents of North East Somerset who may be in need of social care support.
You will primarily be undertaking assessments under the Care Act 2014. This involves direct work with individuals, families, and professionals, report writing, support planning, Care Assessments, and Mental Capacity Assessments.
About You
You must have a recognized health and social care qualification e.g., NVQ 4 or equivalent, or nursing qualification, or allied health professional qualification.
You will have experience of working with adults in need of support and have a working knowledge of effective models of strength-based personalized assessments, knowledge of current research, and a working knowledge of current legislation.
You will also need to be confident using IT systems and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel.
Ability to manage a caseload and have effective communication skills.
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Neville Blyth on 01225 394616 or email [emailprotected].
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to our benefits.
At Bath & North East Somerset Council, we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives. Find out more about our values at our values.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at Equality and Diversity.
We are a Disability Confident Employer; find out more at Disability Confident.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
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