Adult Social Care Worker

We have an exciting opportunity within the West Northants Council., We are looking for an Adult Social Care Worker to support the Positive Outcome Review Team. This team are currently reviewing all current Learning Disability, Physical Disability, ABI, Autism and Mental Health clients in receipt of care and support from West Northamptonshire Council. The remit of the team is to review and consider all options to meet Care Act eligible needs that promote and maximise independence, wellbeing, inclusion, and control.

As an Adult Social Care Worker, you will work alongside the Assistant Team Manager and Team Manager as part of a project team and be responsible for completing reviews and Care Act assessments for individuals in receipt of a Direct Payment. You will also be responsible for completion of Care Act Reviews.

It is intended that the fixed term contract will end on 31^st March 2025.

The successful candidate will work as part of the project team to achieve the best outcomes for the people of West Northants., As an Adult Social Care Worker, you will undertake Care Act assessments/ reviews to determine eligible care act needs, undertaking other statutory assessments under the Mental Capacity Act, and other key legislation as defined in your statutory roles and function.

Our Vision is to increase the wellbeing and positive outcomes of all adults, giving them the opportunity to live well, age well and stay well/ safe. We are committed to our staff, their ongoing professional development and supporting them to fulfil their roles to the best of their ability by offering regular supervision, access to training opportunities and professional support.

The successful candidate will be responsible for completing Care Act assessments/ reviews for individuals in receipt of a Direct Payment.

Are you committed and passionate about ensuring people have choice and control over their own care and support needs? Are you able to work in a person-centred manner with people that access our services, identifying their strengths, needs and networks to achieve the best outcomes for each person that promote wellbeing? We aim to prevent, reduce, or delay the need for people to access statutory care and support, maximising independence, and wellbeing in a positive manner wherever possible, delivering the best outcomes for local people that is person- centred.

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, you're hardworking and committed with enthusiasm for this role.


• Have the passion to promote people's strengths and the ability to make a difference in a safe working approach to social work practices.


• You are proactive and can think creatively. You demonstrate problem solving abilities, working alongside people to enable them to find their own solutions.


• You exercise professional curiosity rather than accept things at face value or make decisions based on assumptions.


• Have up to date knowledge of legislation and demonstrable experience of delivering social care outcomes to people in need.


• Have good communication and IT skills.


• Able to prioritise, using a risk-based approach.
  
  At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.


Our vision is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.


• Cycle to Work scheme.


• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.


• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.


• Car Lease scheme


• Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.


• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.


• Ongoing training and development opportunities.


• A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).


• Our West Ways of Working - We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.


• Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.