Social Care Worker - Occupational Therapy - WMF2057e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a bank 'Occupational Therapy Social Care Worker' to support local communities. In this role, you will work alongside Occupational Therapists to assess and support customers, ensuring they live independently and happily. The position offers a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and various perks.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Other perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in Adult Social Care required.
• Ability to provide advice and guidance.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and grants.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment and development of customer care plans.
• Build positive relationships with partners and colleagues.
• Promote strength-based, person-centred interventions.

Skills

Experience in Adult Social Care

Knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants

Knowledge of Care Act eligibility

Strength-based approach

Holistic perspective

Community-focused

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity within the Occupational Therapy team to support our local communities as a bank “Occupational Therapy Social Care Worker”. You will work alongside Occupational Therapists to support in the assessment and support of customers known to Adult Social Care. You will work in a strength-based, customer-focused way to understand the needs of the individual and to develop appropriate support to enable them to live as independently and happily as possible.

Who we are looking for…

We are seeking individuals with experience in Adult Social Care who can provide advice and guidance, with knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants, Minor Aids and Adaptations, and Care Act eligibility.

We want team members who are strength-based, holistic, community-focused, and capable of exploring rehabilitative, compensatory, and adaptive approaches prior to issuing equipment. They should be able to articulate their reasoning and approach clearly.

You will excel at building positive relationships with partners and colleagues, ensuring the safety of customers and teams, supporting an empowered workforce, and promoting strength-based, person-centred interventions.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council, you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and other perks and discounts. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer, please visit our Careers site.

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, including responsibilities and essential criteria, please view the following attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Matthew Beaumont on 07769 301871.

To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.