At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals and their carers in accessing essential care services.
- Company: Join a supportive team in the Council's Adult Social Care Operations department.
- Benefits: Enjoy a range of staff benefits, including personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with open-door management support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a caring environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in adult social care and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33300 - 40700 £ per year.
We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated individuals, to join our fast-paced service provision team based in the Council's Adult Social Care Operations department.
The focus of your role will be to work collaboratively with service users and their carers, internal hospital teams, assessment hubs, Client Financial Affairs, and commissioned and independent sector providers.
You will be responsible for ensuring that services identified through assessment are put in place to meet an individual's care and support needs.
This may include arranging direct payments, supporting carers' assessments, commissioning domiciliary care packages, and facilitating care home placements.
You will carry a caseload; therefore, you need to be organised and resilient but most of all you will care about the people we work with.
We understand that working in Adult Social Care is not an easy job, and that to support others effectively, it is equally important that we take care of ourselves too.
We have approachable and supportive managers who have an open-door policy and are willing to listen.
As a large, experienced team we ensure we all pull together to support each other and share our expertise.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Requirements for this job
- Experience of working in adult social care in a paid or unpaid capacity with a relevant service group.
- An understanding of legislation, procedures etc relating to the relevant service user group.
- Recognition of the differing physical and emotional needs pertaining to unpaid carers.
- High level of communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and computer skills to complete assessments, correspondence and financial calculations.
- IT skills to be able to maintain accurate electronic records.
- Willingness to continue further personal training and development
- Willingness to travel between locations, either on foot or using public transport. Possession of a driving license and a car available for work may be desirable.
BENEFITS
Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team.
In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.
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Support Options Officers employer: Kirklees Council
Kirklees Directorate Adults & Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and personal growth for Social Workers. Located in Dewsbury, the Hospital Team provides a dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of adults and carers, while enjoying competitive pay enhancements for weekend work and a commitment to equality and inclusivity.
