Social Care Worker - WMF2272e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks a compassionate Social Care Worker to join their Older Adults and Physical Disabilities team. The successful candidate will deliver person-centred support, undertaking strengths-based assessments and working collaboratively with health and social care organizations. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to risk management are essential. The position offers opportunities for development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience or awareness of social care, healthcare, or voluntary sector.
• Commitment to promoting independence and high-quality care.
• Strong planning and workload management skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver person-centred outcomes.
• Collaborate with various organizations to promote independence.
• Develop and review support plans with robust contingency plans.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach to risk management

Ability to use IT effectively

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, enthusiastic person to join our dedicated team during an ambitious programme of change within Adults Social Care, to help us develop and deliver our goals for the future. We want you to become an integral part of the implementation phase of our Older Adults and Physical Disabilities team across Westmorland and Furness, supporting people aged 18 and over who are living in the community and have longer term care and support needs.

As a Social Care Worker within the Older Adults and Physical Disabilities team you will work within the team undertaking strengths-based assessments and delivering appropriate person-centred support and outcomes for people in Westmorland and Furness who have care and support needs. The service works collaboratively with a range of stakeholders from across the health and social care system and third sector and voluntary groups in Cumbria, in ways that recognise strengths, promote independence and prevent, reduce or delay the need for formal long term care and support provision. Assessments and reviews will be undertaken in a strengths-based way that maximises the use of social capital and community based assets. The service works across health, social care and third sector organisations with a primary focus upon ensuring that all support plans include robust contingency plans that promote personal resilience to manage temporary changes in need or circumstance, and demonstrate how people will meet their needs from a range of sources, including friends, family, third sector, the community, equipment or assistive technology. Personal budgets will only be allocated for the provision of formal support for identified unmet needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver person-centred support and outcomes for people with care and support needs in Westmorland and Furness.
• Collaborate with health, social care and third sector organisations to recognise strengths, promote independence, and prevent or delay the need for formal long-term care.
• Develop and review support plans that include robust contingency plans and maximise community-based assets and social capital.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual with experience or awareness of social care, healthcare, or the voluntary sector. You should be empathic and have strong communication skills to collaborate with customers, carers and stakeholders. A proactive approach to risk management and health and safety is essential, along with the ability to plan workloads, meet deadlines, and use IT effectively. Most importantly, you should be committed to promoting independence, influencing positive change, and ensuring high-quality, strengths-based care.

What our team says

We value a supportive and welcoming team environment that helps new colleagues learn and grow.

What can we offer you

Westmorland and Furness Council offers 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 (Our benefits section).

Development and progression

We are committed to developing staff and supporting their progression. We offer opportunities to access apprenticeship opportunities alongside your role, and through appraisal conversations ensure progression opportunities are identified and promoted in line with individual career progression.

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, including responsibilities and essential criteria, please view the attachments: Post Specification and Role Profile.

Contacts and application

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat, please contact Craig Johnson at cumbria.gov.uk. To apply, please use the Apply Now option.