Job DescriptionSocial Care Facilitator – 3 Month Contract
Location: Walsall
Rate: £22.91 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 Month Contract
Hours: Full Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid – Minimum 2 Days Office Based
Enhanced DBS RequiredFull UK Driving Licence RequiredSummary
We are seeking a dedicated
Social Care Facilitator to join our dynamic Adult Social Care team for a 3-month contract. This role is pivotal in supporting vulnerable adults and their carers by assessing needs, aiding in care planning, and promoting independence. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will ensure that individuals can access the necessary services and community resources to achieve positive outcomes. This position is ideal for someone with a background in Adult Social Care, Care Management, Support Planning, or Community-Based Services.
Responsibilities
- Support the assessment of vulnerable adults and their carers.
- Contribute to support plans that promote independence, choice, and wellbeing.
- Assist service users in accessing community resources and support services.
- Undertake allocated care management duties.
- Work in a person-centred way with service users, families, and carers.
- Support individuals to maintain choice and control while considering mental capacity.
- Collaborate with social workers, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies.
- Identify the need for assistive equipment and arrange provision where appropriate.
- Refer individuals for specialist assessments where complex equipment or adaptations are required.
- Maintain accurate records and update case management systems.
- Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development activities.
Requirements
Requirements:- Experience working within Adult Social Care, Care Management, Support Planning, or a similar setting.
- Experience supporting vulnerable adults and carers.
- Knowledge of person-centred practices and promoting independence.
- Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise workloads effectively.
- Good ICT and record-keeping skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Enhanced DBS.
Desirable
- Local Authority Adult Social Care experience.
- Knowledge of assistive equipment and adaptations processes.
- Understanding of mental capacity and safeguarding principles.
- Experience working with community and voluntary support services.
What's on Offer?
- £22.91 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3 Month Contract
- Location: Walsall
- Hybrid Working – Minimum 2 Days Office Based
- Enhanced DBS Required
- Full UK Driving Licence Required
- Opportunity to work within a supportive Adult Social Care team helping vulnerable adults remain independent and safe in their communities.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as a Social Care Facilitator, Adult Social Care Officer, Care Coordinator, Care Manager, Support Planner, Community Care Worker, Social Care Practitioner, or Adult Services Officer.RequirementsEssential Requirements Experience working within Adult Social Care, Care Management, Support Planning, or a similar setting. Experience supporting vulnerable adults and carers. Knowledge of person-centred practices and promoting independence. Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise workloads effectively. Good ICT and record-keeping skills. Full UK Driving Licence. Enhanced DBS. Desirable Local Authority Adult Social Care experience. Knowledge of assistive equipment and adaptations processes. Understanding of mental capacity and safeguarding principles. Experience working with community and voluntary support services. What's on Offer? £22.91 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract Location: Walsall Hybrid Working – Minimum 2 Days Office Based Enhanced DBS Required Full UK Driving Licence Required Opportunity to work within a supportive Adult Social Care team helping vulnerable adults remain independent and safe in their communities. Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as a Social Care Facilitator, Adult Social Care Officer, Care Coordinator, Care Manager, Support Planner, Community Care Worker, Social Care Practitioner, or Adult Services Officer.