Social Care Practitioner (East Locality and Reviews team)

Are you an experienced Social Care Practitioner looking for a new opportunity within a supportive and dynamic team? West Berkshire Council's Adult Social Care Service is seeking a motivated individual to join the Review Team, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care and support to our local community.

 

About the Role

As a Social Care Practitioner within the Review Team, you will be responsible for:

• Working collaboratively with individuals to assess their social care needs and provide appropriate reviews and interventions.
• Conducting reviews of care packages to ensure that individuals are receiving the necessary support to achieve their desired outcomes.
• Building positive relationships with service users, carers, and external providers to promote effective communication and information sharing.
• Advising and supporting individuals in accessing relevant services and resources.
• Working alongside other professionals to ensure holistic care and support is provided.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the Review Team by participating in team meetings and sharing best practices.

 

About You

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• A solid background in social care, with experience in delivering assessments and reviews.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and national standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with service users and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage a diverse caseload.
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to assess risks and make informed decisions.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration and mutual support.

 

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities 
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

To find out more about the benefits of working for West Berkshire Council, please visit our website.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mark King on 01635 503319 or email Mark.King1@westberks.gov.uk.

 

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our dedicated and supportive team at West Berkshire Council.