Social Care Practitioner - Strengths‑Based Support (Part-Time)

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

GP helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite gym

Salary sacrifice schemes

Local and lifestyle discounts

Move through Menopause course

Learning and development

Employee networks

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Social Care Practitioner in Wokingham to provide person-centred support for adults, helping them live safely, healthily and independently in their communities. The role is permanent, 30 hours per week, with a clear development pathway and supervision from a social worker/occupational therapist.

The successful candidate will contribute to assessments, establish supportive relationships, and work within an award-winning council that values inclusion and

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care, or in a people-facing role.
• Good IT skills and ability to learn social care recording systems.
• Ability to engage with people with different communication needs.
• Commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
• Understanding how health or disability affects wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Work with people to find out what is important to them.
• Carry out strengths-based assessments and reviews of peoples day to day lives and their support arrangements.
• Gather information from individuals, carers, professionals and advocates.
• Write reports and keep accurate records.
• Build positive relationships with residents and support diverse communication needs.
• Work closely with colleagues as part of a team.

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Social Care Practitioner in Wokingham to provide person-centred support for adults, helping them live safely, healthily and independently in their communities. The role is permanent, 30 hours per week, with a clear development pathway and supervision from a social worker/occupational therapist.

The successful candidate will contribute to assessments, establish supportive relationships, and work within an award-winning council that values inclusion and