Social Care Worker - Make a Difference in Adult Lives

Corus Consultancy; Worcester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council seeks dedicated Social Care Workers to enhance lives in the Adult Social Care team. This role involves supporting individuals in living independently and safely, conducting assessments, and collaborating with various services. Ideal candidates will be emotionally resilient and motivated, with a strong understanding of adult social care legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care or community-based support.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, CHC process).
• Social Work qualification not required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and review Needs Assessments and Care & Support Plans.
• Promote wellbeing, re-ablement, and independence.
• Liaise with NHS teams and community partners.

Skills

Assessment and planning

Building trust

Collaboration

Risk assessment

Understanding legal frameworks

Education

Experience in adult social care

Knowledge of Care Act and Mental Capacity Act

Job description

Are you passionate about improving lives? Do you want a career where every conversation could change someone's future? Worcestershire County Council is looking for dedicated and compassionate Social Care Workers to join our Adult Social Care team.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll be on the frontline of adult social care, supporting individuals and their carers to live independently, safely, and with dignity. Using a person-centred, strengths-based approach, you'll:

1. Carry out and review Needs Assessments and Care & Support Plans

2. Promote wellbeing, re-ablement, and independence

3. Liaise with NHS teams, voluntary services, and community partners

4. Apply key legislation including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005

5. Identify eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and advocate for service users

6. Support carers and promote community-based, cost-effective care solutions

What We're Looking For:

We're after motivated and emotionally resilient professionals who can:

1. Build trust with adults and carers from diverse backgrounds

2. Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

3. Keep clear, timely and person-centred records

4. Confidently assess risk and enable choice

5. Understand the legal and ethical frameworks of adult social care

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in adult social care or community-based support
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, CHC process)
• Strong assessment and planning skills
• Social Work qualification not required - this role is open to non-qualified practitioners too