Empowering Social Care Worker – Person-Centred Support

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council in Carlisle is inviting applications for a permanent role working with adults who need care and support. The post focuses on strengths-based assessments and delivering person-centred outcomes within a supportive team.

You will work under supervision, with potential transfer of cases to a qualified practitioner as complexity arises, and you will promote independent living and positive outcomes for people in Cumbria.

Responsibilities

• To work in a team to undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver appropriate person-centred support and outcomes for people in Cumbria who have care and support needs.
• To work under supervision and guidance for designated case-work. Where cases become more complex, and in negotiation with the line-manager, case responsibility may transfer to a professionally qualified practitioner.
• To work in ways that promote independence and enable individuals/groups to maximise their strengths.
• To work with stakeholders for better outcomes for the people of Cumbria.
• The post holder will actively promote the work of the Cumberland Council, internally and externally, on the development and delivery of continuously improving modern and competitive services for the people of Cumbria.

Job description

Cumberland Council in Carlisle is inviting applications for a permanent role working with adults who need care and support. The post focuses on strengths-based assessments and delivering person-centred outcomes within a supportive team.

You will work under supervision, with potential transfer of cases to a qualified practitioner as complexity arises, and you will promote independent living and positive outcomes for people in Cumbria.