An exciting opportunity has become available to work in the East Adult Learning Disability Team within Cheshire East. Supporting complex clients to achieve positive outcomes and have fulfilled and meaningful lives, within Macclesfield, Knutsford, Poynton, Wilmslow, Handforth and parts of Disley footprint.
This is a full-time role and will be hybrid working from home and from Macclesfield Town Hall, as part of a supportive and dynamic team.
Responsibilities
Within the framework of legislation, agreed Council policies and procedures to work with or on behalf of individuals and families, to assist them to resolve their personal problems and adjust to or change their social environment to improve their quality of life.
* Assess the need for social work service including the identification of risk and the need for protection and determine the method of intervention.
* Decide or advise on the use of appropriate Social Services and/or other resources.
* Liaise and negotiate with other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that the best possible service is provided for clients.
* Manage an allocated workload within individual and group priorities and County policies.
* Comply with the statutory obligations of the Department OFFICIAL.
* Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken and carry out required administrative procedures.
* Prepare for and attend supervision sessions and staff meetings and make use of all available training and developmental opportunities.
* Contribute to the evaluation and development of services and new ideas by sharing knowledge about theory, skills and practice with other Social Services staff, professional groups and interested bodies.
The job holder may be required at any time to undertake any work up to and/or at a level consistent with existing responsibilities. These tasks may be at any location in Cheshire East, to ensure the effective deployment of labour, materials, transport and equipment to meet daily service requirements.
Benefits
In return we are able to offer:
* Enhanced annual leave — Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service.
* Purchase of annual leave — You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life.
* Flexible working pattern — Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible.
* Salary sacrifice green car scheme — Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. No credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease.
* White goods salary sacrifice scheme — Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers and tech gadgets directly from your salary.
* Enhanced public pension — Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay.
* Cycle to work scheme — Save up to 25‑39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings.
* Employee assistance programme — Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life.
* Discounted gym membership — Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
o Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
o Off-Peak Racket Sports
o Athletics Tracks
o Sauna/Steam/Spa
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future – together.
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