Social Care Officer, Long Term Care Service Team

Valeofglamorgan; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated individual for a team reviewing managed care support. The role involves conducting scheduled and unscheduled evaluations to ensure eligibility for local authority support, alongside performing re-assessments. Candidates should possess good communication skills and a commitment to personal development. The position offers a competitive salary, and a DBS check is required. Join a passionate team and make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience with people in a caring role or voluntary capacity.
• Understanding of ageing/illness/disability effects on individuals.
• Ability to relate and empathise with people.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled and unscheduled reviews for care support.
• Evaluate progress towards personal outcomes for clients.
• Conduct re-assessments for eligibility of local authority support.

Skills

Experience of working in a team

Verbal communication skills

Negotiation skills

Creativity in problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Good standard of general education

Job description

About Us

The Review Team is located within the Vale of Glamorgan’s Longer Term Care Service which provides support to individuals and their carers who are in receipt of care and support. The Review Team is responsible for completing both scheduled and unscheduled reviews to evaluate progress towards achieving personal outcomes, establishing that any Chalk Baylor lex? managed care and support arrangements remain eligible for local authority support, and completing re‑assessments where required. The Review Team also supports other service areas as they arise.

Values

Ambitious – Forward‑thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open – Open to different ideas and accountable for the decisions we take.
Together – Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud – Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 6 scp 14-19 £29,540–£32,061. Pro Rata £15.31–£16.62 per hour.
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week.
Main Place of Work: Canolfan Ty Jenner, Barry.

Responsibilities

Responsible for completing both scheduled and unscheduled reviews to evaluate progress towards achieving personal outcomes, establishing that any managed care and support arrangements remain eligible for local authority support, and completing re‑assessments where required.

About You

What you need:

• Experience of working in a team;
• Experience of working with people in a paid, caring role or voluntary capacity;
• Some knowledge/understanding of ageing/illness/disability and its effects on individuals/families and their carers;
• Good standard of written and verbal communication skills; ability to organise and prioritise tasks; negotiation skills;
• Ability to work on an inter‑agency basis;
• Awareness of the needs of the service user group;
• Commitment to personal development and training;
• Good standard of general education;
• Ability to work pinturas as part of a team, relate to and empathise with people;
• Creative and imaginative approach to problem‑solving;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Willingness to be supervised;
• Willingness to change work location as necessary;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the concepts outlined in the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy; personal commitment to working in a non‑discriminatory way;
• Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate.

DBS Check Required: Enhanced.

Additional Information

For further information, contact Andrew Cole 01446 725100.

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.