PACT Social Care Practitioner — Build Trust & Independence

Wokingham-Borough-Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Excellent local government pension

Employee assistance programme

Discounts and gym access

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is recruiting two social care practitioners to join our Adult Social Care Team on a Full Time, Permanent basis. You will work within the newly formed PACT team to engage with adults who may not access traditional services, building trust and moving people toward safer, more independent living.

You’ll support assessments, manage risks related to hoarding and safeguarding, and collaborate with housing, health and community partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care, or in a customer-facing role.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults.
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Understanding of adult social care legislation and safeguarding.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn social care recording systems.
• Commitment to relationship-based, trauma-informed and strengths-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with people who may be reluctant to engage with services.
• Support assessments, reviews and support planning, focusing on people’s strengths, wishes and goals.
• Provide practical and motivational one-to-one support, including acting as a “declutter buddy” where appropriate.
• Help people access services, benefits, community support and technology that could improve their independence.
• Identify and manage risks relating to hoarding, self-neglect, exploitation and safeguarding.
• Work alongside housing, health, community safety, education, voluntary organisations and other partners.
• Support prevention and early intervention, helping people stay safe and independent in their community.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Trauma-informed practice

Driving licence

IT skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent

Tools

Social care recording systems

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is recruiting two social care practitioners to join our Adult Social Care Team on a Full Time, Permanent basis. You will work within the newly formed PACT team to engage with adults who may not access traditional services, building trust and moving people toward safer, more independent living.

You’ll support assessments, manage risks related to hoarding and safeguarding, and collaborate with housing, health and community partners.