Job summary
Social Care Practitioner
37.5 hours per week
Band 5
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Social Care Practitioner
(Band 5) to join Livewell Southwest which is a fully integrated health and
social care provider. Experience of working in a health and social care
environment is essential. The successful applicants will have a commitment to
strengths based and solution focused interventions and use identified models to
work with people to achieve person centred outcomes under the Care Act 2014.
This role is working within the Specialist Outreach
Recovery Team, supporting, assessing and reviewing individuals within a
community setting who have a diagnosis of a complex psychosis. The role offered is working alongside a multi
disciplinary team of professionals.
Livewell Southwest is committed to a shared
skills model and integrated multi-disciplinary team working to provide the best
outcomes for the people of Plymouth.
Band 5 social care practitioners employed within
Livewell Southwest work in a range of services including Advice &
information Service (AIS), Community assessment and review teams, Care home and
Hospital discharge pathways.
For more information or an informal discussion
please contact: Liz Fox 01752 435050 (elizabethfox1@nhs.net)
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted.
Main duties of the job
To provide quality information and advice to
people and their carers on the best ways to meet their needs and achieve their
stated outcomes and help them to live their lives as independently as possible.
To develop a wide range of skills and knowledge
to be able to complete an initial assessment alongside safeguarding enquires.
To complete holistic assessments under the Care
Act 2014, equipment provision and support risk management.
To have a knowledge of a wide range of services
(including third sector) to support people to achieve their identified
outcomes.
To take a strength-based approach to referral
and assessment.
To undertake assessments of need and to help
people to develop outcome-based support plans.
To recognise and take appropriate action when
people are at risk of harm, abuse or neglect.
To assist people in the assessment and support
planning process by helping them to assess risks and determine necessary
support and contingency plans.
To help people and their carers to identify
sustainable contingency plans to help them maintain independent living in
emergency and crisis situations.
All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
To provide necessary information around the
fairer charging policy, to help service users and families understand the
potential financial implications of adult social care commissioned services.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To complete holistic
assessments under the Care Act 2014.
To have a knowledge of a wide
range of services (including third
sector) to support people to achieve
their identified outcomes.
To take a strength-based approach
to referral and assessment.
To undertake non-complex assessments of need and to help people
to develop outcome-based
support plans.
To recognise and take appropriate action when people
are at risk of harm,
abuse or neglect.
To provide quality
information and advice
Assist individuals and their carers in the assessment and support planning
process by helping them to
assess risks and determine
necessary support and contingency plans/crisis situations.
To provide necessary information around the fairer
charging policy, to help service users and families
understand the potential financial implications of adult social care
commissioned services.
Full Job Description is attached alongside the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To complete holistic
assessments under the Care Act 2014.
To have a knowledge of a wide
range of services (including third
sector) to support people to achieve
their identified outcomes.
To take a strength-based approach
to referral and assessment.
To undertake non-complex assessments of need and to help people
to develop outcome-based
support plans.
To recognise and take appropriate action when people
are at risk of harm,
abuse or neglect.
To provide quality
information and advice
Assist individuals and their carers in the assessment and support planning
process by helping them to
assess risks and determine
necessary support and contingency plans/crisis situations.
To provide necessary information around the fairer
charging policy, to help service users and families
understand the potential financial implications of adult social care
commissioned services.
Full Job Description is attached alongside the person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Health and/or Social Care setting, including voluntary work or administrative role.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to developing within an Adult Social Care setting
- Experience word processing, MS Office word and excel.
- Evidence of a consistent pattern of learning and development from education, training and experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Adult Social Care and The Care Act 2014. Knowledge of the relevant policies and procedures of Livewell and the Department.
- Awareness of relevant up to date legislation pertinent to the role.
- Awareness of the Social Work England / Livewell Southwest Code of Practice and the College of Occupational Therapy, to meet the standards of practice and conduct required of social care workers.
- Resources in order to provide advice and information to enable vulnerable adults and carers to make informed choices, e.g. Allowances, access to support.
- Safeguarding for vulnerable adults and children and young people.
- Working knowledge and experience of working to address a range of human needs, including personal crisis, disability, ill health.
- Reasonable awareness of the potential effects of providing regular and substantial unpaid care to a relative, friend or neighbour.
- Practical and procedural knowledge for a range of tasks related to the service area of the policies or procedures relating to at least one other service, e.g. NHS Continuing Health Care; multi-disciplinary assessments.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full Driving Licence
- Must have the ability to travel.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or educated to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent significant, relevant, knowledge & experience appropriate to the role.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development by producing documentation to meet the Standards of Proficiency for Social Worker registration
- Commitment to work towards the Post Qualifying Award
- Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Reasonable skills in using PC based applications including Microsoft applications such as Outlook (including calendar), word and excel, on a regular basis.
- Analytical, problem solving, or creative skills are required within support planning process for service users.
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies so that the best outcomes for the service user are achieved.
- Ability to make a judgement on the risk factors to a person (including protection issues).Ability to prioritise those risks and act on the risk assessment.
- Planning and organisational skills
- Developed interpersonal skills to meet the needs of people and service requirements. For example, being open and supportive with people but able to seek support as and when required.
- Ability to resolve situations of conflict, e.g. family disputes. Non-judgemental attitude and abilities to build trust with vulnerable adults. Must have developed listening skills.
- Effectively communicate verbally with people, colleagues, managers and partners in different agencies in various settings.
- Developed communication skills to effectively communicate sometimes complex and/or sensitive information both verbally and in writing with people, as well as to provide feedback to professional colleagues.
- The ability to produce written reports and complete standard recording of service forms and documents, as well as communicating electronically, e.g. email.
- Ability to participate in learning & development by shadowing more experienced Social Care Practitioners and Social Workers.
- The ability to support, advise and give information to assist students on placement in their development, as well as less experienced basic entry band Social Care Practitioners, as appropriate.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Health and/or Social Care setting, including voluntary work or administrative role.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to developing within an Adult Social Care setting
- Experience word processing, MS Office word and excel.
- Evidence of a consistent pattern of learning and development from education, training and experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Adult Social Care and The Care Act 2014. Knowledge of the relevant policies and procedures of Livewell and the Department.
- Awareness of relevant up to date legislation pertinent to the role.
- Awareness of the Social Work England / Livewell Southwest Code of Practice and the College of Occupational Therapy, to meet the standards of practice and conduct required of social care workers.
- Resources in order to provide advice and information to enable vulnerable adults and carers to make informed choices, e.g. Allowances, access to support.
- Safeguarding for vulnerable adults and children and young people.
- Working knowledge and experience of working to address a range of human needs, including personal crisis, disability, ill health.
- Reasonable awareness of the potential effects of providing regular and substantial unpaid care to a relative, friend or neighbour.
- Practical and procedural knowledge for a range of tasks related to the service area of the policies or procedures relating to at least one other service, e.g. NHS Continuing Health Care; multi-disciplinary assessments.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full Driving Licence
- Must have the ability to travel.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or educated to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent significant, relevant, knowledge & experience appropriate to the role.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development by producing documentation to meet the Standards of Proficiency for Social Worker registration
- Commitment to work towards the Post Qualifying Award
- Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Reasonable skills in using PC based applications including Microsoft applications such as Outlook (including calendar), word and excel, on a regular basis.
- Analytical, problem solving, or creative skills are required within support planning process for service users.
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies so that the best outcomes for the service user are achieved.
- Ability to make a judgement on the risk factors to a person (including protection issues).Ability to prioritise those risks and act on the risk assessment.
- Planning and organisational skills
- Developed interpersonal skills to meet the needs of people and service requirements. For example, being open and supportive with people but able to seek support as and when required.
- Ability to resolve situations of conflict, e.g. family disputes. Non-judgemental attitude and abilities to build trust with vulnerable adults. Must have developed listening skills.
- Effectively communicate verbally with people, colleagues, managers and partners in different agencies in various settings.
- Developed communication skills to effectively communicate sometimes complex and/or sensitive information both verbally and in writing with people, as well as to provide feedback to professional colleagues.
- The ability to produce written reports and complete standard recording of service forms and documents, as well as communicating electronically, e.g. email.
- Ability to participate in learning & development by shadowing more experienced Social Care Practitioners and Social Workers.
- The ability to support, advise and give information to assist students on placement in their development, as well as less experienced basic entry band Social Care Practitioners, as appropriate.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
