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 Workers, 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 social workers and external contacts such as education services and health agencies ensuring communication is effective.
- 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
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!
For further information, contact Andrea Wolsey Team Manager South Team (
[email protected] or 01454 866421)