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Social Care Practitioner x4

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Bristol City Council

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must demonstrate essential skills in Care Act assessments, safeguarding, multidisciplinary teamwork, and mental capacity assessments, and undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.
  • You will conduct assessments, support planning, and mental capacity evaluations, helping citizens access care, promoting independence and managing risks.

Requirements

  • Please note this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
  • To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application.
  • We are looking for individuals who recognises the value of multidisciplinary working and are keen to progress the model of service delivery.
  • The work is fast paced, this includes Safeguarding Adults enquiries, Care Act assessments, a good knowledge of local services and voluntary agencies, including tier 1 & 2.
  • Your role would be to work under the statutory requirements of the Care Act 2014 to undertake support conversations, strength based Care Act assessments, Carers Assessments and reviews with citizens in need of support and help them to access appropriate support in line with the department’s policies and procedures under the supervision of a Manager, Senior Practitioner or Social Worker.
  • You will be required to undertake support planning with service users who has eligible care and support needs to access the support they need and to meet agreed outcomes that promote choice and control and help them remain independent.
  • As part of your role, you will be undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interests within the statutory requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 with the support of qualified Social Worker where required.
  • The teams have a make-up of 1 team manager, 2 senior practitioners, 6 FTE social workers & 6 FTE social care practitioners. You will have regular formal reflective supervision by either manager or senior practitioner.
  • You will ensure citizens have the right professional expertise for their presenting needs at the earliest opportunity: preventing or delaying the need for care and support through maximising independence, autonomy, community engagement, managing or enabling risk, and health promotion.
  • You will have a full induction and opportunities for training and continuous professional development activities.

Responsibilities

  • Your role would be to work under the statutory requirements of the Care Act 2014 to undertake support conversations, strength based Care Act assessments, Carers Assessments and reviews with citizens in need of support and help them to access appropriate support in line with the department’s policies and procedures under the supervision of a Manager, Senior Practitioner or Social Worker.
  • You will be required to undertake support planning with service users who has eligible care and support needs to access the support they need and to meet agreed outcomes that promote choice and control and help them remain independent.
  • As part of your role, you will be undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interests within the statutory requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 with the support of qualified Social Worker where required.
  • You will ensure citizens have the right professional expertise for their presenting needs at the earliest opportunity: preventing or delaying the need for care and support through maximising independence, autonomy, community engagement, managing or enabling risk, and health promotion.
  • You will have a full induction and opportunities for training and continuous professional development activities. The teams are primarily based in Bristol, we also operate an agile working policy which allows for home working.

FAQs

What is the job title for the positions available?

The job title is Social Care Practitioner.

How many positions are being offered?

There are 3 full-time fixed-term positions and 1 part-time permanent position available.

What is the duration of the fixed-term positions?

The fixed-term positions are for 6 months.

What are the working hours for the part-time position?

The part-time position is for 30 hours per week.

Where are the positions based?

The positions are based at various Discharge to Assess (D2A) locations in Bristol.

Is there a requirement for a background check?

Yes, the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

What kind of assessments will Social Care Practitioners be conducting?

Social Care Practitioners will conduct strength-based Care Act assessments, Carers Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, and Best Interests assessments.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there will be a full induction and opportunities for training and continuous professional development activities.

Is multidisciplinary working emphasized in this role?

Yes, individuals who recognize the value of multidisciplinary working are sought after for this role.

How will supervision be structured for Social Care Practitioners?

Social Care Practitioners will have regular formal reflective supervision by either a manager or senior practitioner.

What kind of support will be available for new staff?

New staff will receive a full induction and have access to ongoing training and developmental activities.

Who can I contact for more information about the positions?

You can contact Tim Jones or Shaji Koorappillil for further information about the positions.

What benefits does Bristol City Council offer?

Benefits include flexible working arrangements, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.

What initiatives are in place for diversity and inclusion in hiring?

Bristol City Council values a diverse workforce and particularly welcomes applications from under-represented groups, including Black and racially minoritised, Disabled, and Male candidates.

Is this position available for current employees of Bristol City Council on a fixed-term contract?

Yes, the post can be a secondment for current employees, but it must not extend beyond the end of their fixed-term period.

How can I apply for the position?

To apply for the position, you need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application.

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