Adult Practitioner

Telford & Wrekin Council; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated support worker for a part-time role of 28.5 hours per week. You will screen duty enquiries and provide strength-based support to individuals with disabilities, collaborating with various services to ensure a smooth transition in care. The position offers competitive pro-rata salary, hybrid working options, generous annual leave, and various employee benefits including pension schemes and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking for staff

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic and/or learning disabled adults.
• Proven ability to provide person-centred, strengths-based support.
• Demonstrated collaboration with community services.

Responsibilities

• Screen duty enquiries within the team.
• Provide support in community hubs and coordinate care.
• Promote independence and tailor care to individual needs.

Skills

Experience with autistic adults

Person-centred support

Collaborative work

Job description

• Screen all duty enquiries within the team, with support from the management team as required.
• Work within community hubs to provide support and services.
• Take a strengths‑and‑asset based approach, supporting individuals using the strengths they possess and their network of support.
• Collaborate with Children's Services, SEND and other partners to coordinate care and facilitate smooth transitions.
• Promote independence, choice and control for service users by tailoring care to assessed needs and strengths.
  No specific qualifications are listed in the posting; applicants should demonstrate experience in working with autistic and / or learning disabled adults, and a proven ability to provide person‑centred, strengths‑based support.
  1 x permanent contract – 28.5 hours part time (salary pro‑ra). Competitive salary – pro‑rated for part‑time role.
• Generous annual leave: 24 days (up to 32 days with service) plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day.
• Flexible working arrangements including mobile / home working.
• Hybrid working model – balance between office and remote work.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Staff discounts, salary sacrifice perks, and confidential wellbeing support.
• Free parking for staff.
• Employment Conditions: Posts involving children or vulnerable adults will require an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with these groups. We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas. Equality and Diversity – We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. All employees, especially those at risk, are given priority consideration for the role, subject to eligibility criteria.