Social Care Practitioner

NHS; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service in Chippenham is seeking an Experienced Social Care Practitioner to empower individuals to regain independence. You will conduct assessments, create tailored support plans, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements while being committed to person-centred care. Join a supportive team making a real difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a health or social care setting is essential.
• Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014.
• Ability to develop support plans and carry out assessments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and develop support plans for individuals.
• Ensure compliance with Care Act requirements in support planning.
• Act in accordance with safeguarding policies for at-risk individuals.
• Record all information accurately in the social care records database.
• Support carers in identifying their needs for assistance.

Skills

Experience in health or social care setting

Strong communication skills

Understanding of relevant legislation

Education

Level 4 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Hours per week:37 hours

Temporary/Fixed term:12 months maternity cover

Main duties of the job

Reablement - Empowering Independence

Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence and live the life they want? Join our Reablement team and make a real difference every day.

Reablement is a short-term, therapist‑led service that supports people to stay independent, avoid unnecessary care, and live well at home. We work closely with individuals, their families, and community partners to build personalised support plans that focus on what matters most to them.

As an Experienced Social Care Practitioner, you’ll carry out assessments, develop support plans, and review outcomes in line with the Care Act 2014. You’ll work with people to understand their strengths, identify risks, and connect them with local resources. You’ll also play a key role in safeguarding, supporting carers, and promoting wellbeing.

You’ll need experience in a health or social care setting, strong communication skills, and a good understanding of relevant legislation. A Level 4 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is ideal, but we’ll support the right candidate to achieve this.

This is a rewarding role where your values, creativity, and commitment to person‑centred care will shine. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, learning, and making a positive impact.

About us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

Job responsibilities

• To undertake person‑centred work with customers and plan for the provision of support and/or services to help them meet their outcomes and live as independently as possible, considering whether they need support to fully participate in the assessment and support planning process.
• To consider whether there is a concern about an individual’s capacity to make a specific decision, including restrictions placed on an individual which may amount to deprivation of their liberty (continuous supervision and control).
• To write support plans for individuals that reflect their needs and how they will be met, in a manner that complies with Care Act requirements.
• To have a good understanding of assessment, support planning and risk management, and apply Council policy to support customers in managing risk appropriately.
• To carry out support plan reviews in a timely and person‑centred way, as required and identified by departmental targets, assessing whether agreed outcomes have been met.
• To gather sufficient information about customers to accurately assess their needs against the national minimum eligibility criteria within the Care Act 2014, including working creatively to identify sources of support to improve wellbeing and independence, and determining eligibility for support from Wiltshire Council.
• To identify where adults may be at risk and act in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
• To support carers to continue in their role by identifying their needs for support, referring them to Carer Support Wiltshire for assessment, and considering the impact on the whole family.
• To record all information and activity accurately and timely in the social care records database, meeting work targets set by the Team Manager and Supervisor.
• To gather and update local knowledge about universally available services, including voluntary and community sector options, commissioned and contracted services, and to signpost/advocate for customers accordingly.
• To evidence need for continuing support, identify promotion of increased independence, and collaborate with customers and care providers.
• To represent the Council at inter‑professional and inter‑agency meetings, such as MDT meetings.
• To contribute proactively to effective team working with a positive attitude, sharing knowledge, offering advice and support, and being prepared to develop services.
• To engage and prepare for supervision and appraisal through self‑evaluation, ensuring continual professional development is evidenced.
• To be an ambassador for the Council and department, always representing the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings.
• To attend Civil Emergencies when a Rest Centre is set up (rare).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.