Social Care Practitioner: Empower Independence & Outcomes

The Cumbria County Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council in Carlisle is seeking a dedicated social care practitioner to undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver person-centred support for adults with care needs. You will work under supervision, with case responsibility increasing to a qualified practitioner as needed, and you will collaborate with stakeholders to promote independence.

The role requires an Enhanced DBS check and the ability to work across dynamic teams to achieve positive outcomes for communities in

Responsibilities

• To work in a team to undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver appropriate person-centred support and outcomes for people in Cumbria who have care and support needs.
• To work under supervision and guidance for designated case-work. Where cases become more complex, and in negotiation with the line-manager, case responsibility may transfer to a professionally qualified practitioner.
• To work in ways that promote independence and enable individuals/groups to maximise their strengths.
• To work with stakeholders for better outcomes for the people of Cumbria.
• The post holder will actively promote the work of the Cumberland Council, internally and externally, on the development and delivery of continuously improving modern and competitive services for the people of Cumbria.

Job description

The Cumbria County Council in Carlisle is seeking a dedicated social care practitioner to undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver person-centred support for adults with care needs. You will work under supervision, with case responsibility increasing to a qualified practitioner as needed, and you will collaborate with stakeholders to promote independence.

The role requires an Enhanced DBS check and the ability to work across dynamic teams to achieve positive outcomes for communities in