Social Care Worker post in the Worcester City Area Social Work Team within Adult Social Care at Worcestershire County Council. The role covers managing a personal caseload under supervision, arranging support packages for adults and advocating for them with health, statutory and voluntary partners. Practice follows the county's strength-based 3 Conversation model, and the 30-hour week combines office and home-based working. Monthly supervision and weekly reflective practice support the work.
What the job involves
- Manage own caseload with appropriate supervision
- Approve and purchase support packages to help people make positive changes
- Advocate for clients
- Work in partnership with health colleagues, statutory partners and voluntary sector providers
- Apply the 3 Conversation strength-based model of practice
- Find creative, strength-based solutions with people
- Take part in weekly reflective practice and catch-up sessions, working across office and home
Skills & knowledge
- Confidence to advocate for clients
- Approving and purchasing support packages
What’s offered
- 26 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday matched up to 31 days for those joining without a break
- Local Government Pension Scheme (career average)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Monthly supervision
- Hybrid working where possible
- Learning and development, including progression to other areas of the council
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