Social Care Facilitator

About Us: At Walsall Metropolitan Council we are committed to providing high-quality care and support to vulnerable adults across all age spans. We adopt a strengths-based approach, focusing on empowering individuals to live as independently as possible. Role Overview: As a Social Care Facilitator, you will play a crucial role in supporting and assessing vulnerable adults. Ensuring that each individual receives personalised support tailored to their unique needs and strengths. You will work closely with other professionals and be required to undertake statutory duties in line with the Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act. We currently have posts available in the following teams:

• Learning Disability Team
• Younger adults Team (18 - 25)
• Localities
• Mental Health Team, Conduct strengths-based assessments to identify the needs of individuals and their carers.
• Develop and implement outcome focused personalised support plans.
• Review support plans.
• Provide ongoing support and monitoring to ensure the well-being of individuals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive support.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of vulnerable adults.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
  
  Relevant qualifications in social care or a related field and/or an understanding of Adult Social Care legislation.
• Experience in working with vulnerable adults.
• An understanding of safeguarding adults.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to promoting independence and well-being., This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
  
  Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development., Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Find out more about Living in Walsall. Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment

Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults.
• Supportive reflective individual and peer group supervision.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working