Responsibilities
* Conduct Strengths‑Based Assessments: evaluate clients' needs and strengths to develop effective support plans.
* Support Planning and Reviews: create and review plans to help clients achieve their goals and promote independence.
* Collaborate with Teams: work closely with other local authority teams and professionals to provide comprehensive care.
* Engage in Multi‑Disciplinary Practice: integrate various professional perspectives to enhance client outcomes.
Qualifications & Attributes
* Dynamic and Person‑Centred: strong value base and focus on person‑centred practice.
* Excellent Communicator: strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
* Flexible and Collaborative: adaptable and enjoy working closely with a range of professionals.
* Creative and Passionate: dedicated to enabling people to be as independent as possible.
* Legally Competent: confident with the legal basis for practice and understand key legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, Human Rights Act 1998 and Equality Act 2010.
* Committed to Development: embrace continuous professional development and embody behaviours of responsibility, respect, recognition and collaboration.
* Respectful, trustworthy, empathetic, good listener, kind, adaptable, punctual and knowledgeable about caring; able to share this knowledge with those they work with.
Benefits & Support
* Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 tax‑free HMRC eligible elements (initial advance up to £2,500, help with fees up to £6,500, option to receive help toward rent/mortgage in the first two years).
* Learning & Development: access to mentoring, coaching and various training programmes.
* Career Advancement: generous relocation and retention packages.
* Wellbeing Support: access to wellbeing services.
* Generous Benefits: 27+ days holiday, paid sick leave and local government pension scheme.
* Be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset, have access to a range of benefits and support, and receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible – if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
This role is UK‑based and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.
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