Social Care Officer — Enable Independent Living

Sandwell Local Area Partnership; Little Fields; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Sandwell Council is seeking experienced Social Care Officers to support vulnerable adults and carers in the community. The role emphasizes independence, safeguarding, and person-centred practices within an inclusive team.

You will join a committed workforce dedicated to improving lives, with opportunities to grow through the Sandwell Social Work Academy and cross-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience of working with vulnerable adults and carers in a social care environment.
• Ability to travel around the borough.
• Willing to work Monday to Friday across Community Social Work Teams.
• Ability to manage workload and work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with service users and colleagues.
• Excellent time-management skills with proven ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an enhanced customer experience.
• Enable people to live independently for longer without needing to access more intensive services.
• Focus on customer outcomes and contribute to the strategic outcomes of Sandwell MBC and partner organisations.
• Work with vulnerable adults and carers, building relationships and networks to maintain independence.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Travel ability

Job description

Sandwell Council is seeking experienced Social Care Officers to support vulnerable adults and carers in the community. The role emphasizes independence, safeguarding, and person-centred practices within an inclusive team.

You will join a committed workforce dedicated to improving lives, with opportunities to grow through the Sandwell Social Work Academy and cross-agency collaboration.