Social Worker

• Job Reference: PA04-1717
• Salary: £36,298 - £41,496 per annum (pro rata) plus a Local Weighting Allowance of £1,002 per annum & Shift Allowance is also payable.
• Post Level: 7
• Directorate: People (Adults).
  Department: Reablement & Independence Team
• Hours of work: Full time 37 Hours, working on a shift pattern with a requirement for some evening and weekend working
• Location: Community based role, The Pines, Forest Close, Wexham, SL2 4FJ
• The closing date for applications is: Thursday 31 May 2023

An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

From the very top, every member of our team has one thing driving them – wanting to make a positive difference to the lives of residents! And in Slough, that difference will be obvious every day!

Be part of a team which has a Reablement service which, last year, helped hundreds of people become independent again after a stay in hospital, where Occupational Therapists, domiciliary rehab staff and social workers find innovative ways to support people to live how they like using direct payments, where an incredible partnership with health means integrated teams which deliver services more effectively.

You will be key support for service users in achieving increased independence, working to promote their wellbeing and daily living skills by teaching, assisting in personal care and motivating people in re-learning activities as part of the outcome based Reablement plans designed by Occupational Therapists. You will be making a true difference to people’s lives!

At Slough Borough Council (SBC) we offer structured supervision, training to enhance skills and excellent development opportunities. You will not be bored in Slough and you will be surrounded by professional, caring and dedicated colleagues and friends. Be a part of it - join us!

What you’ll be doing:

• Contribute to MDT meetings and facilitate the transfer of short term care support to locality teams where individuals are identified as having longer term care needs.
• To facilitate service users and carers in the identification of appropriate assessments and support plans
• To hold a caseload of a level of complexity and provide case management, guidance support and expert advice to the MDT
• Provide support, advice and guidance to clients and those in their support network which builds on their interests, skills and experience and/or promotes independence.

What you’ll have:

• To work collaboratively with health and social care community and acute colleagues, including Local Access Point and Discharge to Assess teams.
• To work with other members of the MDT to ensure effective assessment, management of care pathways and transfers of care / discharges.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours, taking a strength based approach to assessments.
• Excellent time management skills. Including the ability to work to deadlines
• Experience of working with people of diverse cultural and religious communities
• MSC/ Bsc/ Social Work
• Professional Registration (Social Work England)
• Full Driving Licence with access to a car on a daily basis

No day is the same in Slough. We have the most diverse population outside of London, one of the youngest populations in the country but an older population with high levels of need and a range of health inequalities.

Slough Borough Council offers a challenging but rewarding place to work, in a supportive environment where your valued input will help shape the future direction of the Council’s Reablement and Independence Service. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you'll join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. We value diversity.

Our offer to you:

In addition to a competitive salary and generous local government pension scheme, we offer a range of great benefits including:

• 26 days holiday annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service, and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Discounted car parking
• Season loan ticket
• Wellbeing initiatives including cycle rides and sports tournaments, amongst others.
• Our commitment to equality and diversity
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Car and Bike Pools

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Alliah Khan, Occupational Therapy Service Manager on 07523 932991.

How to Apply

• To apply for the role, you will need to have an up to date CV which you can upload here:
  Employment Application form
• To apply for these roles please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification here: Reablement Social Worker JD & PS
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check that will include a criminal record check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.