Adult Social Care Practitioner – Intermediate Care; Adults

Overview

Some key information Transform lives, champion rights & support adults to achieve their full potential.

• Location:
  
  Taunton
• Part time, 27.5 hours per week
• Salary: £21,255 rising to £23,829 annually
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Opportunity of joining the path to becoming a fully qualified Social Worker
• 28 days annual leave entitlement – this will be pro-rata for part time hours
• Must have access to/use of a vehicle
• At Somerset Council, we are proud to support our frontline workers with access to innovative AI technology. Our greatest asset is our dedicated workforce, and we need to ensure we evolve with technology and new ways to invest in them. We’re currently utilising Magic Notes, which has proven to help social workers reduce the amount of time spent on administrative work, allowing them to focus on using their skillset and creativity to support our shared vision of improving the life chances and outcomes for adults in Somerset.

Regretfully we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. As such, we are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.

We are a social work team based within Intermediate Care, dedicated to supporting Somerset residents as they transition back to their daily routines following a hospital admission. Our support extends to individuals discharged from acute or community hospitals, as well as those who have completed reablement periods within their own homes. Consistent with our practice ethos, we prioritise enabling people to return to their homes whenever possible.

• Preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and ensuring patient safety.
• Developing person-centred discharge plans using a strengths-based approach.
• Collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Advocating for patients to ensure their perspectives are recognised and represented.
• Supporting unpaid carers through advocacy and resources.
• Promoting independence by empowering individuals to build confidence and access appropriate support for their unique needs.
• Identifying individual and family concerns, clarifying goals, assessing existing supports, and determining additional requirements.
• Building comprehensive knowledge of local resources and maintaining partnerships with agencies and village agents.
• Generating innovative solutions and employing creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
• Making evidence-based decisions within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Contributing to the development and enhancement of our Adult Social Care service.

• Desirable to hold or be working towards an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (equivalent must be health and social care related).
• Have experience of working in a caring or supportive role.
• Are not afraid to do things differently to create support that is better for people.
• Are passionate about advocating for others.
• Are innovative, creative and solution focused in supporting people to be independent.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

• This grade offers 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to request to buy up to 2 weeks additional annual leave pro rata
• Hybrid working options where the role allows
• A clear career pathway with apprenticeships, professional, leadership and academic programmes and qualifications, regular CPD opportunities and a corporate coaching and mentoring scheme
• A new comprehensive induction programme supported by Practice Development Advanced Practitioners, plus a confidential and impartial welcome call to ensure your induction goes smoothly
• Ongoing support & development opportunities – regular CPD events arranged and delivered by our dedicated Adult Social Care Learning and Development team, including an annual Carnival of Practice…