Social Care Practitioner (Adult Social Care) - 05551

Reading, England, United Kingdom

4/2/2025

Are you a dedicated and skilled Social Care Practitioner looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking local authority? West Berkshire Council's Adult Social Care Service is seeking a motivated individual to work within our East Loclity Team, to undertake a range of social care assessment and review duties with people who have been identified as requiring a service from the Council.

Role

The role of the Social Care Practitioner is to work collaboratively with individuals, to support them to achieve the maximum independence possible and to ensure that in line with the Care and Support (Eligibility Criteria) Regulations 2014, the following are met:

• That the individual’s needs are assessed as being eligible for care and support
• That the individual is protected from serious harm and/ or abuse
• That the individual’s needs are met in a way that promotes their wellbeing, and
• That the individual has access to a range of inclusive community opportunities.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting initial contacts and screening of requests for services.
• Carrying out comprehensive assessments of care and support needs.
• Reviewing and evaluating existing care plans to ensure ongoing suitability.
• Working collaboratively with individuals to identify goals and support them in achieving maximum independence.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and organisational policies.
  
  

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience working in a social care environment, ideally within an adult social care setting.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage a diverse caseload, and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding principles and practices.
• A positive and solution-focused approach to overcoming challenges.
  
  

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact James Hamilton on 01635 503529 or email [email protected] .

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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