Social Care Practitioner

Job summaryMental Health Social Care TeamPermanent, Full-timeHours per week: 37 hoursSalary: 31,537 - 33,699 per annumMain duties of the jobWe are looking for a compassionate and skilled practitioner to join our Mental Health Social Care Team, supporting people of all ages across Wiltshire. You will work with adults, and older people, including those with learning disabilities, who meet the threshold for secondary mental health care.This is a varied and rewarding role where you will carry out assessments, manage care plans, and work closely with health professionals to ensure people receive the right support at the right time. You will help individuals maintain independence, manage risk, and access services that meet their needs, while ensuring their experience of health and social care is as seamless and integrated as possible.You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, liaising with our partners at AWP and other adult social care teams. You will also support safeguarding

carers assessments, and contribute to service development by listening to feedback and identifying improvements.We are looking for someone with experience in health or social care, a good understanding of mental health, and a commitment to putting people at the heart of everything we do. If you are ready to make a real difference in peoples lives, we would love to hear from you.Application criteriaPlease download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.About usWhy usWiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and, EssentialWe are looking for someone with experience in health or social care, a good understanding of mental health, and a commitment to putting people at the heart of everything we do., EssentialWe are looking for someone with experience in health or social care, a good understanding of mental health, and a commitment to putting people at the heart of everything we do.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or