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SalaryJob Title: Social Care Worker
Salary: £22,136 - £26,278 per annum (Depending on experience)
31 Hours per Week
Location: Parkside, Bromsgrove
Permanent
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Social Care Worker in the Bromsgrove Area Social Work Team. Are you enthusiastic, dynamic, and want to join a dedicated and very supportive team delivering Adult Social Care across the Bromsgrove area including Wythall, Rubery and Hagley
In Worcestershire we have adopted the 3 Conversation model of practice which involves a strength-based approach to working with people. You will manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision and can approve and purchase support packages to support people to make positive changes in their life. You will need to have the confidence to advocate for our clients and work in partnership with health colleagues, other statutory partners, and voluntary sector providers. You are given opportunities and supported to be creative, innovative and search for strength-based solutions.
We are a very supportive and friendly team. We promote a positive team culture and learning environment which includes weekly reflective practice and catch-up sessions, to include both office and home-based working.
You will be offered on-going training, and professional development opportunities, monthly supervision, and a warm, supportive working environment where we value your contribution, and team members value and support each other.
Quotes from the Team:
“I enjoy working within Worcestershire. There is great opportunities for training and learning to enable me to offer a good service to people in the Bromsgrove Area. I feel like I can make a difference for people and enable them to live their life in their way!“
“The Bromsgrove Area team is a very supportive and welcoming team to work on. I have worked on the team for 5 years and I still enjoy my job. I feel that I am supported by managers and other people on the team. I can also have a laugh and enjoy a coffee with my fellow team members.
What people we support say:
“M is an excellent Social Care Worker. She has helped me to get the support for my Mum that she needed.”
“G really listened to me and really seemed to understand how hard it had been in caring for my brother.”
For an informal conversation and further information please contact Bromsgrove Area Manager Rita Rogers on tel. 01905 845905/ 07818457901
Benefits:
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look! Some of these offers include:
- Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
- Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
- Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
- Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
How to Apply:
Applications are invited to apply for this role.
Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.
Please submit your application form to Recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk
Application Closing Date: Sunday 7th July 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 19th July 2024
