Adult Social Care Support Advocate

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Social Work Support Assistant to join our Care and Support Team across Berwick-upon-Tweed and Alnwick. You will complete strengths-based assessments, support Continuing Healthcare screening and help with care planning, promoting self-directed support and enabling independence.

Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will safeguard adults, manage risk, and build positive relationships. A driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualification in social care or equivalent.
• Experience of working with adults in a social care setting.
• Some knowledge of legislation relevant to mental health and adult social care.
• Knowledge of or experience with mental illness, learning disability and/or physical conditions in adults and older people.
• Driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Completing strengths-based needs assessments, ensuring safeguarding considerations are embedded throughout.
• Reviewing eligibility for Continuing Healthcare and supporting effective care planning.
• Promoting self-directed support, empowering people to make informed choices about their care and support.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including Social Workers, Care Managers, GP Practices, Community Health Services and District Nurses.
• Supporting individuals to live as independently as possible within their local communities.
• Managing risk appropriately and helping to safeguard vulnerable adults from harm.
• Building positive relationships with service users and partners while maintaining accurate records and using IT systems effectively.

Education

Level 3 qualification in social care or equivalent

Experience of working with adults in a social care setting

Knowledge of legislation relevant to mental health and adult social care

Knowledge of, or experience of, working with people experiencing mental illness, learning disability and/or physical conditions in adults and older people

Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Social Work Support Assistant to join our Care and Support Team across Berwick-upon-Tweed and Alnwick. You will complete strengths-based assessments, support Continuing Healthcare screening and help with care planning, promoting self-directed support and enabling independence.

Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will safeguard adults, manage risk, and build positive relationships. A driving licence and access to a car are essential.