Social Care Practitioner, CLS Team (part-time)

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Swindon Borough Council is recruiting a Social Care Practitioner to join the Community Led Support West Team. The role focuses on strengths-based conversations, assessing needs and developing support plans to promote independence and wellbeing.

You will work with adults, carers and professionals, travel across the borough, and operate a hybrid model with office presence two days a week. An enhanced DBS check and valid NVQ3 are required.

Qualifications

• Has an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Is passionate about delivering person-centred, strengths-based practice.
• Has experience of working within Adult Social Care, health, or a related setting.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to build positive relationships with individuals, carers and professionals.
• Can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Has knowledge of adult social care legislation and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Hold strengths-based conversations with adults, carers and families.
• Explore community-based solutions and local support networks.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to help people make informed choices.
• Complete assessments and reviews in line with the Care Act.
• Identify outcomes and develop support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Arrange short-term and long-term support where required.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, community organisations and partner agencies.
• Support safeguarding processes and risk management where appropriate.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Strengths-based practice

Experience in Adult Social Care/health

Communication and interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Time management

Knowledge of safeguarding & adult care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Social Care Practitioner, Community Led Support -West Team

Ref: 180693

Salary: £36,363 p.a. pro rata, plus benefits

Please note: 3.3% national pay award increase to be applied in October.

32 hours per week over 4 days

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Practitioner to join our friendly, supportive and dynamic Community Led Support (CLS) West Team within Adult Care. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner who is passionate about strengths-based practice and empowering individuals to achieve their outcomes.

About the Role

Our aim is to understand people's needs, maximise independence and, where possible, resolve queries and issues quickly and effectively through strengths-based conversations.

Working within the team, you will:

• Hold strengths-based conversations with adults, carers and families.
• Explore community-based solutions and local support networks.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to help people make informed choices.
• Complete assessments and reviews in line with the Care Act.
• Identify outcomes and develop support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Arrange short-term and long-term support where required.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, community organisations and partner agencies.
• Support safeguarding processes and risk management where appropriate.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Is passionate about delivering person-centred, strengths-based practice.
• Has experience of working within Adult Social Care, health, or a related setting.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to build positive relationships with individuals, carers and professionals.
• Can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Has knowledge of adult social care legislation and safeguarding principles.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").

The ability to travel throughout the Borough will be required and access to a car to undertake home visits.

The team operates a hybrid working model with all practitioners expected to be in the office for a minimum of two days per week.

You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged.

For further information about the role please contact Rebecca Freeman, Team Manager at [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [e-mail]

Closing date: 25 Sept 2026

Interview date: w/c 15 Oct 2026