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Social Care Worker

Employer
Worcestershire County Council
Location
Worcestershire
Salary
Salary: £22,183 – £24,491
Closing date
26 Sep 2021
Reference
REC001662

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Sector
Local Councils, Health & Social Care / Work
Job Type
Social care
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Social Care Worker

Salary: £22,183 – £24,491

The Onward Care Team is based in Worcester Royal Hospital and the Alexandra Hospital operating a 7-day service. The team is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Worcestershire County Council and Health and Care Trust staff.

The team work closely with our acute colleagues and reablement team with a focus on strengths-based practice and collaborative working, utilising the 3 Conversation model and working within the Care Act.

The team is committed to working with patients to establish their goals and aspirations and work towards returning patients to their own homes for as long as possible. Working with the Mental Capacity Act to ensure least restrictive options and patient choice is at the heart of discharge.

As a Social Care Worker, you will be expected to manage your own cases, identifying any Adults who may be at risk of abuse or neglect. For such Safeguarding cases you will then work alongside a qualified Social Worker. 

The Onward Care Team is a supportive team who offer regular supervision and reflection to develop your knowledge, skills, and practice.

We currently have vacancies at both the Alexandra and Worcester Royal sites.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the post, please call Kelly Palmer- Interim Head of Service Onward Care Team on 01905 845235.

TO APPLY: Please click apply to complete the application form, or you can send your CV and personal statement, written against the attached JD/PS, to Socialworkopps@worcestershire.gov.uk

 

Company

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!

With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

Click here for Children's Social Work and Adult Social Work vacancies.
While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you.  Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

Notes for applicants

When you click 'apply', you will be re-directed to Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

To submit your application, you will need to login to our site (this is a separate login to WM Jobs).

First time applicants will be asked to create a new account.  Please note, you are only able to view the Job Description and Person Specification on the WM Jobs board not via Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know. 

Contact details: recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01905 846666
Location
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom

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