Social Care Worker - Make A Difference In Adult Lives

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking dedicated Social Care Workers to join their Adult Social Care team. In this role, you will support individuals and their carers to live independently and safely, using a person-centred approach. Ideal candidates will have experience in adult social care, strong assessment skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

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 skills

Planning skills

Emotional resilience

Collaboration

Education

Experience in adult social care or community-based support

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