Social Care Practitioner (Occupational Therapy) – Home To Decide Team

You will make a real difference with vulnerable adults in our community by assisting them in their time of need providing support and promoting their independence. 

What will you be doing? 

• You will assist in the organising and providing of effect care services which may include the assessment and review of care plans
• Working under direction of Social Worker/Occupational Therapist you will contribute to and review plans and services to improve intervention ideas. 
• You’ll refer issues if needed in accordance with Safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable people. This will require you to maintain confidential reports to profession and Council guidelines. 
• You’ll be communicating, providing advice and guidance to with service users and providers  
• Daily, you’ll be liaising and working with partner agencies, such as Health to ensure best outcomes for people.

• You will have experience in a relevant area of statuary or voluntary sector work in health and Social Care.
• You will demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice; processes and procedures; support mechanisms and specialist equipment.
• You will need excellent interpersonal skills.
• You will be able to gather information from a variety of sources and follow assessment process 
• Ideally, you will have relevant qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 in health or Social Care field 

Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post.

What’s special here is the strength of the team ethos. We are a relatively small local authority, so managers know staff well. They can plan their services to ensure teams have manageable caseloads and have effective supervision so feel supported to make decisions which are right for the children and young people they work with. 

What’s special here is the strength of the team ethos, the support and the training.   

Office-based, you’ll be part of a team. If you need specialist expertise or just a bit of advice from someone who’s been there and done it, it’s right there for you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect. 

As part of our benefits package you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities 

We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.

Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.   

• We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of  
• We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life  
• We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential.    

We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.  

We’re making a difference, be part of it!