Job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you have a knack for understanding and supporting vulnerable adults? If so, we have the perfect position for you!
We have fantastic Social Work Assistant opportunities for individuals who are passionate about enabling clients to fulfil their potential. If you have experience in health and social care assessments, enabling clients to achieve or maintain independence, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working alongside individuals, supporting them to achieve their goals of living independently, then we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
You will assess and review the needs of clients who are being referred for, or already in receipt of, care and support services, and undertake and produce high quality assessments, reviews, and care and support plans which focus on both achieving independence for and desired outcomes of the individual.
You will work in partnership with other professionals and organisations to support our residents effectively and holistically. Social Work Assistants will endorse and act in accordance with the principles of personalisation, ensuring that care and support plans are person-centred, and as far as is safely possible, you will put the people with whom you work with in control of their lives.
Mobile:
A mobile role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. Youll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.
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About us
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
If you'd like to hear from some of our current adult social care employees, take a look at our Bucks Careers pages Facebook,LinkedIn,Twitter,Instagram
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Social Work Assistant who is passionate, supportive, motivated, and confident when supporting and communicating with people - either on the telephone or face to face.
Your work will include carrying out needs assessments, creating person-centred and strengths-based care plans, ensuring delivery of services, and reviewing outcomes with the individual, their personal networks and support providers.
You will also demonstrate emotional resilience and intelligence - which is the ability to maintain focus and to keep going despite setbacks and stressful situations.
Other information
For more information about the role, please contact Megan Bardini
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
1. All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
2. All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected ( that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice(see, in particular, the section titled Exceptions Order).
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
3. Full driving license with access to a vehicle
4. Ability to work flexibly, evenings and weekends
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Desirable
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Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
8. Educated to A Level standard or equivalent
9. To possess a Health and Social Care qualification/Certificate
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Experience
Essential
11. Extensive experience of working with vulnerable adults and adults with complex needs
12. Experience of working with professionals within social care including social workers, nurses and occupational therapists
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Desirable
14. An extensive understanding of best practice linked to Social Work and underpinning legislation
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