Swyddi ar lein
Social Services Practitioner
£33,366 - £35,235 a year | Temporary
- Reference:
- 24-27839
- Job title:
- Social Services Practitioner
- Directorate:
- Adults, Health and Well-being
- Service:
- Adults
- Closing date:
- 17/12/2024 10:00
- Job type/Hours:
- Temporary year | 37 Hour
- Salary:
- £33,366 - £35,235 a year
- Pay Scale:
- S3
- Location(s):
- Parc Menai, Bangor
Details
Job Advertisement
Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this (Information Pack)
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.
(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
For further information about this post please contact Ruth Evans on 01248363250
Interview date - to be confirmed
Application forms and further details available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: Swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
CLOSING DATE: 17/12/2024
The Council will request a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate.
If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.
Person Specification
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
ESSENTIAL
Positive attitude towards individuals, children, families and colleagues
Have good communication skills with the ability to create relationships and deal with people sensitively and courteously.
Flexible, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team and as directed by the Team Manager
Demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in relation to achieving positive outcomes.
Have the ability to prioritize and complete tasks meeting certain deadlines.
A commitment to the values, principles, nuances and objectives of Social Services and a professional code of practice.
An understanding of anti-oppressive practice.
Being able to be creative when working with individuals, children and families
Being able to work under pressure
DESIRABLE
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RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
Good education standard to GCSE level or above to include Welsh and English.
A suitable level 3/4 qualification in assessment or a higher/similar qualification in childcare/care work.
The accepted current qualification in accordance with the Welsh Social Care Qualifications Framework is the 'Open University HE Certificate in Social Care Practice (K101/102 & KZW113). You must therefore be willing and possess the ability to achieve the qualification as a condition of accepting the position unless you already hold it (or a relevant higher qualification).
Qualified or agrees to complete 'Trusted Assessor' level 3 & 4 training for assessment for small and medium equipment and modifications as a condition of accepting the position (Adults)
DESIRABLE
IT Qualification
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Extensive experience of working within the adult or child and adolescent care sector (child/adult job) and understanding of statutory social services.
Experience dealing effectively and positively with the public and agencies outside the Council.
DESIRABLE
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SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Ability to listen, discuss and meaningfully identify information / problems with individuals who may be in crisis situations.
Ability to analyse information and respond in an appropriate manner following the protocols and approach of the service.
Computer skills – can use Microsoft Word and Outlook systems.
Ability to operate ensuring data security and confidentiality.
Basic information regarding most common disabilities, illnesses and chronic conditions (e.g. stroke) or child development (child/adult job)
Information on support available within the community to help people continue to be more independent as possible e.g. support for vulnerable carers or older person who has just left hospital or a 3rd sector of support in the children's field
Clean current driving licence
Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports in English and Welsh
Experience and understanding of working within legislation relating to social care.
DESIRABLE
Ability to complete initial social care assessments and record information in English and Welsh.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Listening and Speaking - Higher Level
Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions. Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.
Reading and Understanding - Higher Level
Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal. Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.
Writing - Higher Level
Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).
The attributes expected of the postholder should be noted. These should be used as assessment criteria for all candidates.
Job Description
Purpose of the post
Ensuring that the people of Gwynedd are central to everything we do. Support vulnerable individuals to live their lives in the way they want to live.Assess the needs of adults and their carers in accordance with the requirements of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and other relevant legislation and guidance.Provide citizens' Information, Advice and Support service to enable them to meet personal objectives.Support people to identify solutions, prevent dependency and promote independence.Provide information on the supportive resources available in the community, from the third sector, the Council and the Health Board to enable citizens to live as independently as possible and improve their quality of life to the fullest.Ensuring that individuals' needs are met in accordance with the Council's safeguards and statutory responsibilities.
Responsibility for functions
Finance – Provides practical and appropriate advice and guidance to service users to facilitate effective finance management in the Service.Equipment – Responsibility for any specialist equipment used to perform the job
Main duties
General DutiesPractice within the relevant legislative frameworks and guidance that underpin the provision of social services in WalesApply the code of professional practice Maintain up to date knowledge and maintain own professional developmentActively participate in regular reflective supervision by registered social worker or registered occupational therapist (dependant on role and tasks ) and seek advice and support on areas of work beyond expected parameters of work Manage and be accountable for your own work and work within the parameters of the role Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues under guidance from your line manager/registered social worker Prepare and present reports and records under the supervision of line manager/ registered social worker ensuring information is correct, consistent and shared safely and appropriatelySupport and empower people to participate in decision making Empower people to have a voice and support them to access advocacy services Work collaboratively with people in need of care and support and other professionals Contribute to strength-based assessments and practice in a way that promotes self-determination, independence and empowerment under the supervision of a registered social worker . Contribute to outcome focussed assessment using a ‘What Matters ‘conversation to identify what is important to that individual, eligible needs and to develop outcome focussed plans that facilitate care and support with guidance from you line manager and other more experienced colleagues.Prepare , produce and Implement plans under the supervision of a registered social worker/registered occupational therapist ( dependant on role and tasks) Identify an Adult or Child at risk in accordance with relevant legislation and the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and report appropriately.Undertake the relevant level 4 qualification as set out in the SCW Qualification Framework and other level 3 and 4 programmes as required.Local DutiesIAA DutySupporting applications for Extra Care HousingClarifying Council's service charging policiesWork for responding to the complaints regime (if there is a complaint about one of its cases) Work related to BIPBC – hospital discharge (no CHC)Updating and ensuring data cleanlinessAttend and contribute at Safeguarding meetings (if relevant to a case)Supporting Students on placement (joint visits)Attend and contribute at Team Reflective meetingsExpectation to occasionally work beyond the boundaries of the work area Additional DutiesResponsibility for self-development.Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Special circumstances
Work unsociable hours occasionally as needed. The post holder will be expected to be involved in any arrangements that are put in place on a rota basis.
