Social Care Practitioner RBKC619074

Job Summary:

Salary range: £37,575 - £41,286 per annum
Work location: London
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Temporary up to 12 months
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date: 8th November 2024
Interview date: 14th November 2024

About Us:

Working within the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital team or Community Team where the successful applicant will be working with adults who are tri-borough residents within the hospital or Kensington Town Hall. A good understanding of statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, the MHA 1983 and the MCA 2005 is essential to delivering within the role. As a service we have a firm commitment to equal opportunities policy and anti-discriminatory practice. A good understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, excellent IT skills, and knowledge of electronic case management systems and safeguarding procedures will be used on a day-to-day basis.

The Role:

You'll be working with some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, so you'll be an empathetic and caring communicator, skills you'll also use when interacting with other stakeholders and colleagues. With the ability to undertake mental capacity assessments and respond appropriately using risk assessments and legislation to guide your practice, you'll also be able to plan, manage and prioritise your workload while working in a complex, high-pressure environment.

Please refer to the
Job Description for more information.

About You:

This role may appeal to those who have already worked as Social work assistant, key workers, or in any social care, health care, criminal justice or voluntary sectors. Join us, and you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. And as a key member of our team, you'll also enjoy plenty of opportunities for development and progression within our organisation.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. CV's alone will not be considered for this role.

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

Application process

Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.

You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.

Additional information:

The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).

We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Information about the safeguarding of children and support for families: rbkc.gov.uk/children-and-education/safeguarding-children

Information about protecting and safeguarding yourself and others from abuse and neglect: rbkc.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults

We do not accept speculative CVs.

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Working within the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital team or Community Team where the successful applicant will be working with adults who are tri-borough residents within the hospital or Kensington Town Hall. A good understanding of statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, the MHA 1983 and the MCA 2005 is essential to delivering within the role. As a service we have a firm commitment to equal opportunities policy and anti-discriminatory practice. A good understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, excellent IT skills, and knowledge of electronic case management systems and safeguarding procedures will be used on a day-to-day basis.

This role may appeal to those who have already worked as Social work assistant, key workers, or in any social care, health care, criminal justice or voluntary sectors. Join us, and you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. And as a key member of our team, you'll also enjoy plenty of opportunities for development and progression within our organisation.