Support Worker in Reading Borough Council (Sponsorship Available)
Are you passionate about helping those in need? Do you have experience in caring for disabled individuals? If so, Reading Borough Council is offering a rewarding Support Worker role just for you.
About the Company
As a dynamic provider of services to the residents of Reading, Reading Borough Council is at the heart of one of the fastest-growing towns in the UK. With excellent transport links to Heathrow, central London, and beyond, Reading’s forward momentum is truly remarkable.
Our commitment to low-carbon, sustainable growth ensures that our progress benefits local people first and foremost. Join us in this exciting journey and make a difference as a Support Worker with Reading Borough Council.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £33,024 to £43,418 a year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Reading, UK
About the Role
Join the Physical Disability and Older People (PDOP) Social Care team at Reading Borough Council (RBC). We believe diversity and inclusion are key to our success, and we seek talent from the widest pool of candidates. As a Disability Confident Employer, RBC is committed to the recruitment and ongoing employment of people with disabilities.
Our multi-disciplinary team includes Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Social Care Coordinators. We provide comprehensive assessment and support planning for individuals aged 18 and over with long-term physical disabilities, as well as those over 65.
As a Social Worker in the PDOP team, you will be part of a high-performing, efficient, and multidisciplinary team that embodies the TEAM Reading values. We support and value our staff, recognizing the skills and diversity they bring.
Main Duties
* Undertake assessments to establish cost effective, relevant, proportionate and appropriate options to meet individuals desired outcomes.
* Support, promote and apply a strengths-based approach by enabling individuals to identify their assets and networks.
* Know and comply with all legal frameworks relevant to their work and in respect of their obligations to protect and promote people’s rights.
* Establish whether safeguarding contacts and referrals meet the statutory criteria for enquiry.
* Take responsibility for promoting, monitoring and safeguarding the welfare of people who come into contact with the service.
* Maintain effective working relationships with partners who operate both within and outside of the council.
* Provide consultation and advice to support apprentices/social care coordinators.
* Ensure service users have access to direct payments, personal assistants, technology enabled care and reablement.
Qualifications
* Current registration with the professional governing body e.g., Social Work England.
* Qualification as a Best Interests Assessor or equivalent attained or study for this qualification following 2 years of post-qualifying experience.
* Good working knowledge of Information Governance and Data Protection.
Experience
* Experience of assessing needs and implementing care and support plans.
* Experience of working with professionals from other agencies.
* Experience of managing own workload.
* Demonstrate the ability to work in a diverse community to promote equality of opportunity.
* Demonstrate the ability to communicate fluently, verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people.
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply.
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