Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Adult Social Care team in Westmorland and Furness, working to support individuals with care and support needs through strengths-based assessments and personalised support. Our focus is on promoting independence and enabling people to maximise their strengths while working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes. This role plays a vital part in delivering high-quality, person-centred support that aligns with the council’s commitment to continuously improving modern and competitive services for our community.
This opportunity is within our Support at Home service. Our service operates between 8am and 8pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Please note: rota patterns will include alternate weekends (as part of a set rota) and Bank Holidays.
Responsibilities
* Work under the guidance of qualified practitioners, hold a caseload, and carry out assessments to develop tailored support plans.
* Play an active role in risk management, monitor outcomes, and ensure individuals receive the most effective support.
* Support professional development and be supported to grow in your role while upholding national legislation, professional standards, and best practices.
Qualifications
* Compassionate and motivated individual with experience or awareness of social care, healthcare, or the voluntary sector.
* Level 3 qualification in Care (or be willing to work towards one).
* Strong communication skills to collaborate with customers, carers, and stakeholders.
* Proactive approach to risk management, moving and handling, and health and safety; ability to plan workloads, meet deadlines, and use IT effectively.
* Commitment to promoting independence, influencing positive change, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred care.
What can we offer you?
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and other perks and discounts. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council, please visit our Careers site.
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the attachments:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Angela Dodds at angela.dodds@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
To apply please Apply Now.
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