Job Title: Social Care Worker Team: Learning Disabilities Salary: £27,711 to £32,654 per annum 37 Hours per Week Location: North Worcestershire Permanent, Full-time The Role Worcestershire County Council is committed to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities by working with them to build on their strengths and helping them to achieve their goals. The Learning Disability Team (North) are looking for a dynamic Social Care Worker to join our creative and supportive team, and work with us to meet the outcomes of our service users and transform their lives. We are a well-established and experienced learning disabilities team, who all pull together to support each other and share our knowledge and expertise. The team currently has a combination of social workers, experienced social workers, social care workers and are supported by two Advanced Social Work Professionals and an Area Manager. Working with people with a learning disability can be challenging, but also very rewarding. Our Community Learning Disability team provide specialist assessments, interventions, and advice to adults with learning disabilities who may also have other associated health conditions. You will need to be able to travel throughout the North of the county to meet people with learning disabilities in a variety of settings, including their own homes, and have excellent communication skills and the confidence to advocate for the individuals you are working with. Working in partnership with health colleagues’, other statutory partners, and voluntary sector providers, you will have a strengths-based approach to interventions and follow the statutory guidance of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. You will be supported to manage your own caseload, which will include the development and regular review of appropriate support plans and identifying safeguarding concerns. You will receive formal supervision every 4 weeks, have regular peer supervision, and take part in reflective practice sessions around a variety of subjects. In addition, you will be provided with appropriate IT equipment to ensure that you can work flexibly from a variety of settings, including work from home. We are committed to providing our social care workers with exceptional levels of support, from a comprehensive induction through to continuous personal and professional development. We provide and encourage you to make the most of the high-quality training opportunities we offer to continue to develop in your career, with the potential for access to social work apprenticeship courses in the future. If you wish to have an informal discussion about the post, please call Lynette Pearson - Community Learning Disabilities Team (North) Area Manager on 01905 845875 Benefits You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look Some of these offers include: Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government. Professional Learning & Development: This role has the opportunity for advancement. We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation. Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. Equality & Diversity The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care. How to Apply Application forms are invited to apply for this role. Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. Please submit your application form to Recruitmentworcestershire.gov.uk Application Closing Date: Sunday, 8th December 2024 Anticipated Interview Date: To be Confirmed