Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.
So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.
We are a busy service that provides a variety of support and wellbeing opportunities to adult with severe and enduring mental health needs. These include Outreach support, Accommodation support, and wellbeing opportunities in one of our three Resource Centres.
We are focused upon recovery and work to facilitate an individual’s transition from social isolation, crisis, or hospital, to ensure that they have the best opportunity and the required skills to maintain an independent life.
If successful, you will manage a modest team that engages with individuals who have complex needs. You will contribute to a multidisciplinary approach that includes both health and social care professionals.
You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), be able to navigate ICT systems with confidence. You will need a high level of motivation and organisation, to think laterally.
We are looking for someone who has an extensive experience in a providing or supervising role in Social Care. Direct experience in mental health services would be desirable but is by no means essential.
Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, and they shape how we work together to create positive environments where both colleagues and people who use our services can be inspired to reach their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you’re our kind of person.
You will have the opportunity to;
Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values
Work with local people to understand their care and support needs and help to identify options available to them.
Be pivotal to ensuring people are connected to the support services and community assets they need to live great lives.
Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team.
Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways, including the opportunity to train as a Social Worker through our fully funded apprenticeship programme.
You will have:
NVQ level 3 (or higher) in care or working towards this level, to be achieved within 18 months in post (Essential)
Experience of delivering frontline care including mental health support
A minimum of 1-year supervisory experience in a health or social care environment
Understand the concept of Recovery and its application in order to develop an environment and service that enhances recovery (Essential)
A knowledge of policies and procedures relating to social care
Experience of undertaking reviews and complex risk assessments
Able to evidence a person-centred approach
Motivate, train and enable colleagues in order to deliver a high-quality service.
Excellent communication both verbal and written and an ability to liaise and work with other professionals and agencies as and when required
Be able to work on own initiative, taking decisions where appropriate and reprioritise tasks when required.
This is a hybrid role where you will be based at our offices across the borough as well as the opportunity to work at other locations, complete visits and work from home.
Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:
High street and supermarket shopping
Gym membership
Holidays
Days out
Cinemas
Childcare vouchers
Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)
We also offer:
Competitive salary
A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days and the ability to purchase additional leav
An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
The opportunity to develop your skills and career
Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers
Supportive team and culture
Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave
An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.
For further information please contact ascrecruitment@cheshirewest.gov.uk
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