Care Practitioner (Responsive Care Providers – Day Opps Team)

Job Description

Job title: Care Practitioner (Responsive Care Providers – Day Opps Team)

Company: West Berkshire Council

Job description: Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults within your community? West Berkshire Council’s Adult Social Care Service is seeking a dedicated Care Practitioner to join our supportive team. Reporting to the Support Outreach Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing essential care and support to individuals in need.

Key responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality care and support to vulnerable adults, promoting their independence and wellbeing
• Assisting with personal care, medication administration, meal preparation, and other day-to-day activities
• Building professional and supportive relationships with service users, their family members, and external agencies
• Collaborating with the wider care team to develop, implement, and review care plans
• Maintaining accurate and UpToDate records to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of services provided

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in providing care and support to vulnerable adults, preferably within a social care setting
• A compassionate and person-centred approach, with a genuine commitment to improving the lives of individuals
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, allowing for effective engagement with service users, colleagues, and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload
• A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care or a related field would be advantageous
• A flexible mindset and willingness to work as part of a dedicated team

In return for your hard work and commitment, West Berkshire Council offers an excellent employment package, which includes:

• Competitive salary with the opportunity for progression within the pay scale
• Flexible working arrangements, allowing for a better work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression
• Local government pension scheme for a secure retirement
• Family friendly policies, promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment
• A range of local discounts, providing great savings on shopping, leisure, and wellbeing services
• 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.

For an informal discussion and to learn more about this role, please contact Fiona Sanders, Support Outreach Worker, on 01488682601.

West Berkshire Council is committed to equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Expected salary:

Location: Berkshire

Job date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:21:34 GMT

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