Care Practitioner (Hungerford Resource Centre) 03869

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and support to individuals in your community? Do you have the skills and attributes to excel as a Care Practitioner within a dynamic and supportive team? If so, West Berkshire Council has an exciting opportunity for you.

The Role

As a Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care and support to individuals accessing the Adult Social Care Service at Hungerford Resource Centre and you will work collaboratively with a team of dedicated professionals to ensure the needs and aspirations of service users are met.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct care and support to individuals, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are addressed.
• Implementing care plans and monitoring progress, making adjustments as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Advising and supporting individuals and their families regarding available services, resources, and options.
• Collaborating with other professionals, such as healthcare providers and social workers, to ensure coordinated and holistic care.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• A strong background in care and support, with experience working in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with service users, families, and colleagues.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices in care delivery.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits

You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note this role is fixed term for 3 months from start date Interim support (short term organisational change).

To learn more about the role and working within the Adult Social Care Team at West Berkshire Council, please contact Zoe Williams on 0118 943 2074 or email Zoe.Williams@westberks.gov.uk.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us Equal Opportunities. The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply: Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV. This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.