Social Work Support Practitioner

Barnsley Council; Wombwell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Wombwell is seeking dedicated Assistant Social Work Practitioners to join their Mental Health Team, supporting adults and their families. You'll be responsible for conducting assessments and developing care plans while ensuring compliance with key legislation. Ideal candidates will have strong assessment and communication skills and a commitment to their professional development. We offer flexible working to support your work/life balance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Support for health and wellbeing

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of the legislative frameworks underpinning adult social care and mental health practice.
• Commitment to personal and professional development, with opportunities for further training and skill enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and reviews of service users and carers.
• Identify risks, needs, and appropriate interventions.
• Develop and implement innovative care packages.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Collaborate effectively with individuals, families, and professionals.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Education

Understanding of legislative frameworks in adult social care

Job description

ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker. Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be. We're an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills. There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellent Adult Social Care & Health team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities. Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen. If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it. We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.

About The Post-Mental Health Team - Adult Social Care and Health

We are seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join our Mental Health Team as Assistant Social Work Practitioners. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and reviews of service users and carers, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Identify risks, needs, and appropriate interventions, promoting independence through a strengths-based approach.
• Develop and implement innovative care packages, including preventative work and risk assessments, utilizing community resources such as reablement and telehealthcare.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Care Act (with Making Safeguarding Personal), and the Human Rights Act.
• Collaborate effectively with individuals, families, carers, and professionals across health, housing, and partner organizations.

Requirements

• Demonstrable understanding of the legislative frameworks underpinning adult social care and mental health practice.
• Strong assessment, planning, and communication skills.
• Commitment to personal and professional development, with opportunities for further training and skill enhancement.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality mental health services and supporting the wellbeing of adults and their families. Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Job Profile: 55298 Assistant Social Care Practitioner Job Profile 201903014.Pdf Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile LOW.Pdf Help with your application form

Why work for us?

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. CV's are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances

Senior Support Worker

We are the Cambian Group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

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