Targeted Adults Support Workers

Job Title: Targeted Adults Support Worker
Team: Adult Front Door
Salary: £26,213 - £28,435 per annum (based on 35 hours)

• 2 x Full-time posts (35hrs) South of the County
• 1 x Full-time post (35hrs) North of the County
• 1x Part-time (17.5hrs) North of the County

Location: County Hall, Worcester
Permanent, Full/Part-time
 

The Role
This is a great opportunity for the right person to be part of an exciting transformation of the Adult Front Door service. We support people at the earliest opportunity and maximize the effectiveness of early intervention and prevention.

The Adult Front Door Service is the first point of contact for individuals seeking universal health and wellbeing support. The successful candidates will provide a person-centred response to requests for help and effectively support individuals to live well and as independently as possible. They will also act as a lead professional to develop and sustain collaborative links with a range of agencies and practitioners in order to co-ordinate and deliver bespoke support packages.

As a Targeted Adults Support Worker, you will work with individuals using a strength-based approach, who may have a wide range of short-term care and support needs and require support to reduce and manage identified risks.

You will offer professional support, practical advice and guidance to individuals on issues such as welfare benefits, budgeting, tenancies, life skills, healthy eating, lifestyles, education, training, and employment and draw up and deliver an agreed plan of intervention which supports improved outcomes.

If you would like any additional information or an informal discussion please contact either Jo Read or Jane Nicol, Jread2@worcestershire.gov.uk or JNicol@worcestershire.gov.uk

Benefits
You’ll find an overview of some of the benefits in a document attached to this job advert so do take a look! Some of the other benefits we can offer 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 into a Senior Support Worker role. 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 specify which hours and area you are applying for at the top of your application.

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 Recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 10th November 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: Monday 25^th November & Wednesday 27^th November