Adult Social Care Worker (6 -12 Month FTC)

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West Northants Council uses the “three conversations” model, where appropriate, which re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths, and the networks through the development of community hubs. We are looking for an Adult Social Care Worker who is passionate about ensuring people have choice and control over their own support needs and focus on the person, their strengths and networks.

The team works with individuals who experience a diagnosed learning disability to understand their social care needs and look at what support can be provided to increase independence and meet identified outcomes. The team responds to safeguarding concerns and undertakes enquiries. Reviews are completed for people in the community in receipt of social care support and people who reside in residential care.

For an informal discussion, please email: gina.braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk

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We have an opportunity for a 6-12 month fixed term contract for an Adult Social Care Worker in the Learning Disability or within our Flow & Capacity teams.

Our workers act as 'trusted assessors' for defined areas of support plans. They conduct or support individual assessments and reviews of support plans (including risk assessments of both the customer and carer, in line with eligibility criteria to assess the dependency needs of the customer) or facilitate self-assessments, using the appropriate assessment tools and techniques in order to establish clear, relevant, proportionate, cost effective and appropriate options for the individual.

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• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, you’re hardworking and committed with enthusiasm for this role.
• Have the passion to promote people’s strengths and the ability to make a difference in a safe working approach to social work practices.
• You are proactive and can think creatively. You demonstrate problem solving abilities, working alongside people to enable them to find their own solutions.

Have some of legislation and demonstrable experience of delivering social care outcomes to people in need.

Able to prioritise, using a risk-based approach.

You put your ability to analyse and take action in challenging situations to good use and are confident in seeking support.

You are willing and able to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors.

You love a challenge and have an openness to learn.

Have experience working with Adults with Learning Disabilities

You will be required to drive and have transport.

Bring your experience supporting adults through strength‑based approaches and working with multi‑agency teams. If you’re confident with IT and hold a degree or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent knowledge), plus GCSEs at grade C or above, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and make a real difference every day.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.