Impactful Social Care Practitioner — Part-Time

Wokingham-Borough-Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

GP helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite gym (Shute End)

Salary sacrifice schemes

Local and lifestyle discounts

Move through Menopause course

Sports and social clubs

Learning and development opportunities

Employee networks

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Social Care Practitioner for a permanent, part-time role (30 hours per week). You will support adults to live safely and well in their communities, focusing on strengths and what matters to individuals, under supervision from a social worker or Occupational Therapist.

The role offers a clear development pathway with potential progression to Grade 6 after meeting progression criteria and joining an award-winning council following a strong CQC inspection.

Qualifications

• Has strong values; respectful, trustworthy and embraces diversity.
• Has good IT skills and can learn how to use adult social care recording systems.
• Can engage effectively with people with different communication needs, including verbal and non-verbal cues.
• Works in an inclusive way, building positive relationships with people from varied backgrounds.
• Understands how health or disability can affect wellbeing.
• Has experience in health or social care or in a people-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Working with people to find out what is important to them.
• Carrying out strengths-based assessments and reviews of peoples day to day lives and their support arrangements.
• Gathering information and feedback from individuals, carers, professionals and advocates where needed.
• Writing reports and keeping accurate records.
• Building positive relationships with residents and supporting a wide range of communication needs.
• Working closely with colleagues as part of a team.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Engagement with diverse groups

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Social Care Practitioner for a permanent, part-time role (30 hours per week). You will support adults to live safely and well in their communities, focusing on strengths and what matters to individuals, under supervision from a social worker or Occupational Therapist.

The role offers a clear development pathway with potential progression to Grade 6 after meeting progression criteria and joining an award-winning council following a strong CQC inspection.