Social Care Practitioner, Transitions Team, Adult Social Care

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Swindon is seeking a passionate individual to support young adults with complex needs as they transition to Adult Social Care. In this role, you will complete the Care Act Assessment and follow care management processes, working closely with various professionals. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while developing your career.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Personal development opportunities

Diverse and creative work environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience working with young adults with complex needs.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• A valid driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Care Act Assessment for young people transitioning to Adult Social Care.
• Follow the care management process and complete reviews and support planning.
• Work in partnership with adults and carers to assess need and set up outcome-focused support plans.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience with young adults with complex needs

Ability to work independently

Understanding relevant legislation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

You will work closely with young people and their families as well as several professionals' including Education, Health, Children Services and supported employment services amongst others. The Transitions Team support young people from the age of 14 years to 25 years, and you will be responsible for completing the Care Act Assessment in preparation for the young person turning 18 years old and transitioning to Adult Social Care.

You will follow the care management process and complete reviews, support planning which may also include Mental Capacity Assessments, and you will be part of the Transition's duty rota.

We are interested in applicants who have a passion to work with young adults who may have a learning disability, physical disability or mental health needs and are committed to providing a person centred and strengths-based approach to their work.

You will demonstrate good communication skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. The role entails working in partnership with adults and carers to assess need, set up outcome focussed support plans as appropriate as per the requirements of the Care Act 2014.

You will need experience working with young adults with complex needs. You must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent). You must understand relevant legislation and the ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Candidates 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).

A valid driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.

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, re-vitalised 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.