Social Care Practitioner

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs in Chesterfield is seeking a Social Care Practitioner to join the Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) for maternity cover until June 2027. The role centres on strengths-based assessments and person-centred planning in people’s own homes.

This fast-paced, multidisciplinary team supports independence, recovery and the best outcomes for individuals and families. Location: Chesterfield.

Responsibilities

• Complete strengths-based assessments and reviews, focusing on what people can do and what matters to them.
• Work with individuals, families and carers to identify achievable outcomes that promote independence.
• Support people through periods of short-term assessment and reablement, including those returning home following a hospital stay.
• Work closely with colleagues across our multidisciplinary team, contributing to timely decision-making and effective support planning.
• Identify opportunities for reablement, step-down and community-based solutions, helping people achieve maximum independence.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals and other Adult Social Care colleagues.
• Ensure the person's voice, choices and outcomes remain central to assessment and support planning.

Job description

Social Care Practitioner Opportunity, Chesterfield START Team

Fixed-term maternity cover until June 2027

Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence and achieve what matters to them?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated

Social Care Practitioner to join our

Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) in Chesterfield, providing maternity cover until

START is a busy, supportive and forward-thinking service working with people in their own homes to maximise independence, promote recovery and reduce the need for longer-term care and support.

What will you be doing?

As a Social Care Practitioner within START, you will:

• Complete strengths-based assessments and reviews, focusing on what people can do and what matters to them.
• Work with individuals, families and carers to identify achievable outcomes that promote independence.
• Support people through periods of short-term assessment and reablement, including those returning home following a hospital stay.
• Work closely with colleagues across our multidisciplinary team, contributing to timely decision-making and effective support planning.
• Identify opportunities for reablement, step-down and community-based solutions, helping people achieve maximum independence.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals and other Adult Social Care colleagues.
• Ensure the person's voice, choices and outcomes remain central to assessment and support planning.

Why join START?

This is a great opportunity to develop your experience within a

fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where you can see the difference your work makes.

You'll join an experienced and supportive team with a strong focus on

person-centred practice, positive risk-taking, independence and achieving the best possible outcomes for people.

If you enjoy working collaboratively, problem-solving and supporting people to build confidence and independence,

we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Chesterfield

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover until June 2027

Team: Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START)

Come and join us and help people in Chesterfield regain their independence and live the life that matters to them.