Job Introduction
We are looking for a Social Work Assistant who enjoys working to achieve positive outcomes for adults following an admission to hospital or a period of reablement or rehabilitation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a variety of professionals including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and reablement and rehabilitation assistants, to support individuals to achieve their maximum potential and enable them to live independently. If you like a challenge and want to develop your assessment skills and gain experience working with adults, then this is the role for you. You will be supported to develop your assessment skills under the Care Act 2014 and will have the opportunity to work with individuals and their families/carers using a strengths-based approach to promote independence and minimise risk. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience of working with people within a health and social care capacity. The candidate will have excellent communication skills and a desire to work with people to make a positive difference to their lives.
You will be joining a supportive team which includes social workers and social work assistants to assess people to ensure their timely discharge from rehabilitation, recuperation and reablement services. The safety of our team and the people we work with is paramount and therefore we adhere to infection control measures and have a flexible/blended approach to smarter working. The role is based in the community and includes assessing people in bedded units and, in the individuals, own home. The successful candidate will have completed a Diploma 3 or equivalent in supporting people.
If you want to find out more please contact Yvette Chicharro or Parita Shah on 01908 25445
Main Responsibility
- Undertake strength’s-based assessments as outlined under the Care Act 2014 for service users and their carers
- Supporting service users and carers where necessary in meeting agreed outcomes in the most resourceful way.
- Be able to use the council’s email, social care data base and electronic recording system and any other systems deemed essential to the role.
- Be aware of quality standards and performance measures and ensure they are adhered to
- Provide Practical Support where needed to individuals.
The Ideal Candidate
- Diploma 3 or above in Health and Social Care/Supporting People or equivalent
- Have experience working in a social/health care setting
- Hold a driving licence and have access to a car available for work
- Good communication skills with individuals and their diverse needs
- To work as part of a team including working co-operatively with other professionals and agencies.
- Awareness of adult abuse and Mental Capacity.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 19.7%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cashplan
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
- Childcare Subsidy
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, multi cultural, adrenaline packed expanding city with so much to offer on its door step. From beautiful open spaces, a busy theatre district, large shopping centre to a number of cultural and leisure facilities.
Milton Keynes Council has an array of responsibilities, such as: education, housing, highways and social services. Altogether, the council provides over 240 services to the citizens of Milton Keynes, and to meet such an extensive and diverse range of challenges we must be innovative and dynamic to provide services successfully to meet the increasing demands that will accompany the growth of Milton Keynes. How better to contribute to that continued success than through a unique and rewarding career with us. Here at Milton Keynes Council, we pride ourselves on modelling our values, that were co-created with colleague. We are dedicated, respectful and collaborative as we strive every day to make a difference to local people and the community we serve. If you share our values and want to experience a fulfilling job measured on outcomes and results with great work-life balance, make a move to Milton Keynes Council.
