Job Introduction
We are looking for a Social Work Assistant who has an interest in developing their skills and knowledge in Adult Social Care and wants the opportunity to further their career. This role focuses on working with adults following a period of illness or hospital admission, to identify and use their strengths to maximise their independence in their own homes.
The successful applicant will be joining a supportive team of Social Workers and Social Work Assistants to develop their assessment skills and application of the Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria. We are looking for someone who enjoys working and communicating with people to identify their strengths and needs. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience of working with people within a health and social care capacity. In this role you will work closely with health professionals including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation and Reablement Assistants to encourage individuals to maintain independent living skills.
You will be joining a team and Local Authority who prides itself on the development of others and therefore there are various options available to support individual’s progression with our apprenticeship programmes including the Social Work apprenticeship.
This 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 would like to learn more, please contact either myself, Yvette Chicharro or Parita Shah on 01908 254456.
Main Responsibility
- Carrying out 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.
- Demonstrating an ability to use the council’s email, social care data base and electronic recording system and any other systems deemed essential to the role.
- Being aware of quality standards and performance measures and ensure they are adhered to.
- Providing Practical Support where needed to individuals.
The Ideal Candidate
- Someone with a Diploma 3 or above in Health and Social Care/Supporting People or equivalent.
- Someone who has experience working in a social/health care setting.
- Someone one who holds a driving licence and have access to a car available for work.
- Someone who has good communication skills with individuals and their diverse needs.
- Someone who can work as part of a team including working co-operatively with other professionals and agencies.
- Someone who has an awareness of adult abuse and Mental Capacity.
- Someone able to work autonomously but recognise when support is needed.
- Someone with good written and recording skills.
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 18.8%
- 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, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
