Full-time post - 37 hours per week.
Permanent post
A new exciting opportunity has arisen within the Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism Team for an Adult Practitioner to join us.
We work with adults from the age of 18 who are diagnosed with a Learning Disability and/or Autism across Telford and Wrekin. Whilst we are an adult social care team, we also support all young people from the age of 14 who are preparing for adulthood and transitioning into adult services.
The ALD Team are passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling lives as valued members of their community. A key area of focus is enabling people to live independently and maximising their independence, as well as supporting carers to maintain their role. The Team also supports young people to prepare for adulthood and the multiagency working is vital in ensuring people have the right support that meets their individual needs and desired outcomes.
We are proud to offer a working environment that is supportive and rewarding, where professional curiosity is actively encouraged, while working as part of a supportive team. We offer great training and development options to all roles and both remote and office-based working to support flexibility and promote a positive work-life balance.
Staff have shared some views on working in the team:
* “It’s a busy role but you feel like there is always someone who will help you if needed. It can also be rewarding and you meet some lovely people.”
* “Very supportive and approachable team and managers who always put individual outcomes above all else, and supporting somebody to meet their outcomes is one of the most rewarding things you can do.”
* “It is a small but supportive and approachable team, in a lovely location in Shropshire without compromising the convenience of multiple nearby cities.”
You will be expected to work in a person-centred way to enable adults who are Autistic and/or diagnosed with a Learning Disability to reach their full potential, maximise their social inclusion and achieve positive outcomes.
We use strengths and asset-based approaches in our practice; how individuals can be supported by the strengths they have in themselves, their network of support from family, friends and their local communities. Where care and support is required, we work to ensure that this reflects the individual’s assessed needs and strengths while promoting their independence, choice and control.
If you think you can meet the challenge and would like to find out more about this role, please contact us by emailing denise.gore@telford.gov.uk or telephoning 01952 383054.
Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.
At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.
Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.
We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression including:
* Competitive rates of pay
* Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax-efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
* Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
* Free on-site parking
* Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
* Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
* Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home – our approach is to promote greater levels of flexible working around personal and family commitments
Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.
A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.
Please note that Telford & Wrekin Council do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.
Attached documents:
Job Description and person specification.
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