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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Adults & Health
Service Area
Adults Social Care Operation
Hours
Job 1: 37 per week, Job 2: 30 per week
Number of Jobs
2
Location(s)
Batley and Spen (North Kirklees)
Position type
Permanent, Temporary
Length of contract
Job 2 is Fixed Term up to 12 months
Grade
9-11
Salary
£34,434 - £44,075 for 37 hours
Advert Wording
Job 1: 37 hours - Permanent
Job 2: 30 hours - Fixed Term up to 12 months
Please state in your application which job you are in interested in.
For the 30 hour fixed term position there will be an expectation, at times, that you will represent Adult Social Care at the Integrated Neighbourhood Team Meetings.
Working in Social Care is a challenging and rewarding job. With your help people can remain independent for longer and have choice and control. In Kirklees we aim to deliver high quality personalised services.
Working as part of the Batley Community Wellbeing Team you will undertake initial assessments, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries for vulnerable people and work with the person’s informal/formal carers in the community. As part of your role, you will also, work with people who are at risk of self-neglect, hoarders and depending on experience complete court work. You will be working with adults over the age of 18 with physical, sensory disabilities and mental health needs.
You will be working with adults and carers to encourage self-directed support and self-assessment, making eligibility determinations as defined in the Care Act (2014), as well as safeguarding. Using outcome focused assessment and knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) you will adopt a positive approach to risk.
You will engage in multi-agency working with a range of allied health and social care professionals to achieve the best outcomes for people. Awareness of working practices, legal frameworks and change agendas affecting partners - in particular, NHS, is essential.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong strength-based assessment and care planning skills.
- Excellent communication and multi-agency working abilities.
- A compassionate, person-centred approach to care.
- Someone with an understanding of Adult Social Care processes and procedures.
- Someone with and understanding of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
There will be a strong focus upon your own personal professional development to enhance your skills and practice. Our aim is to develop confident and competent practitioners who work to the Kirklees Behaviours, supporting better outcomes for people we work with while equipping you with real and transferable skills for the future.
A full induction will be provided during which the successful candidate will receive support from a very committed, friendly, flexible, and welcoming team.
There is a supportive feel to our team; we have approachable and supportive managers who have an open door, regular advice surgeries and are willing to listen; we all pull together to support each other and share our expertise.
What We Can Offer
- We offer a wide range of
- Access to a comprehensive in-house occupational health and wellbeing department with access to physio and counselling.
- Access to the ‘Vivup employee benefits ' platform giving savings and discounts at national and local retailers.
- Coaching and mentoring
- Excellent pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working and working from home
Travel is an essential part of this job and therefore it would be extremely difficult for you to do your job effectively if you did not use a car for all or most of the time. It is essential that you hold a full and valid driving license, and it is expected that you will either use a council vehicle or your own car (exceptions can be made for disabled applicants).
If you want to feel valued, trusted and recognised for a job well done whilst having the personal and professional support you need, apply now.
If you would like further information, please contact Janet Walshaw (Team Manager) on 01924 482112
Janet Walshaw is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period.
Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
21 December 2025, 11:55 PM
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