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Overview
As a Social Care Practitioner (Social Work), you will provide support and promote independence for vulnerable adults in our community, assisting them in their time of need.
Responsibilities
* Assist in organising and providing effective care services, including the assessment and review of care plans.
* Work under the direction of Social Workers, contributing to and reviewing plans and services to improve intervention ideas.
* Protect vulnerable people by referring issues in accordance with safeguarding procedures, maintaining confidential reports to professional and council guidelines.
* Communicate effectively with service users and providers, providing advice and guidance when necessary.
* Collaborate daily with Social Workers and external contacts (e.g., education services, health agencies) to ensure strong working relationships.
What We Need From You
* Experience in a relevant area of statuary or voluntary sector work in health and social care.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice; processes and procedures; support mechanisms and specialist equipment.
* Ability to gather information from a variety of sources and follow the assessment process.
* Effective communication with service users and other professionals to promote independence and personal choice, while understanding service users needs.
* Ideally, a relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in health or social care).
Advanced Social Care Practitioner
* Minimum of 2 years experience in a relevant area of statutory or voluntary sector work in health or social care.
* Relevant qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 4 in health, social care or equivalent).
What You Need To Know
* To be considered for the Advanced Social Care Practitioner position, evidence must be clearly detailed in your application. Salary bands are linked to experience:
* Social Care Practitioner: £29,540 - £32,061
* Advanced Social Care Practitioner: £32,597 - £35,412
* This role is hybrid, with a mixture of working at our office in Badminton Road, Yate and occasionally at home.
* You will be expected to travel throughout the authority and surrounding area and must have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle or alternative means of travel.
* Note: an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement of employment for this post.
Interviews anticipate week commencing 3rd November 2025.
What a Career At South Gloucestershire Council Is Different
* We value staff as individuals and invest in their careers, with a strong focus on training and development to make a lasting difference.
* We foster a supportive team ethos in a relatively small local authority, enabling managers to know staff well and plan services with manageable caseloads and effective supervision.
* Benefits include generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support, and access to staff discounts (eye tests, travel, shopping, leisure).
* We welcome applications from everyone and promote equality of opportunity based on merit and abilities.
We’re making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We’re building and shaping communities and supporting the most vulnerable in our area.
To view the full job description, please click the link: Social Care Practitioner (Social Work) Adult Social Care
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Government Administration
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