Social Care Facilitator

Brackenberry; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority care provider in Walsall seeks a dedicated Social Care Facilitator to provide high-quality support to individuals accessing Intermediate Care Services. The role focuses on promoting independence and preventing unnecessary admissions by coordinating care and ensuring individuals receive timely support. Candidates must have qualifications in Health and Social Care and experience with vulnerable adults. Competitive pay is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
• Evidence of continued professional development in social care or related fields.
• Experience of working in a health, social care, or community support setting.
• Direct experience of supporting vulnerable adults, older people, or individuals with care needs.
• Familiarity with safeguarding policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals through the hospital discharge process.
• Monitor and review care and support packages.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
• Contribute to service improvement by sharing feedback.

Skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Experience of working in a health or social care setting

Support for vulnerable adults

Familiarity with safeguarding policies

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Walsallto assist with the appointment of a Social care Facilitatorto work in a residential care setting.

We have both regular shifts (37.00 hours per week) and bank shifts available. Please note that we don't offer sponsorship, and the worker should be able to work full time without restrictions. We would need 5 years work references checked out before you start the shifts.

Rate of Pay: £12.21 - £15.09 per hour

Summary:

The Social Care Facilitator will provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals accessing Intermediate Care Services in Walsall. The role will focus on promoting independence, supporting hospital discharge, and preventing unnecessary admissions by coordinating care, liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time. The postholder will work closely with service users, families, carers, and professionals to assess needs, identify solutions, and implement support plans that enable positive outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Support individuals through the hospital discharge process and help prevent readmission by arranging timely support and interventions.
• Monitor and review care and support packages to ensure they remain effective and responsive.
• Maintain accurate case records, documentation, and data entry in line with council procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Contribute to service improvement and development by sharing good practice and feedback from service users.

Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
• Evidence of continued professional development in social care or related fields.
• Experience of working in a health, social care, or community support setting.
• Direct experience of supporting vulnerable adults, older people, or individuals with care needs.
• Familiarity with safeguarding policies and procedures.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.