Social Care Practitioner

Birmingham City Council is looking for a motivated and compassionate Social Care Practitioner to join our Adult Social Care service. This is an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality social care and help adults, carers and families achieve positive outcomes. You will work as part of a supportive team, undertaking allocated casework under the supervision of a Senior Practitioner or Senior Social Care Practitioner. About the Role As a Social Care Practitioner, you will gather information from adults, carers, support networks and professionals to support assessments of need. You will work in line with the Care Act 2014 and the Three Conversations model, promoting choice, control and independence for Birmingham citizens. Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking allocated casework with appropriate supervision.
• Supporting adults and their carers in line with the social work model.
• Gathering, analysing and accurately recording relevant information.
• Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns involving adults or children.
• Monitoring people's circumstances and escalating concerns to the relevant manager.
• Working with professionals, communities, agencies and enablement services to deliver joined-up support.
• Arranging services in accordance with agreed support plans.
• Providing information and advice about direct payments and supporting their set-up where required.
• Arranging and completing reviews.
• Developing links with community resources and identifying options that meet people's individual needs.
• Contributing to performance targets, service improvement and new initiatives.
• Participating in team meetings, supervision and continuous professional development
About You We are looking for someone who:
• Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred social care.
• Can communicate effectively with adults, carers, families and professionals.
• Can gather, analyse and record information accurately.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and appropriate escalation.
• Can manage allocated casework within established procedures and guidance.
• Promotes independence, choice and control.
• Works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is willing to develop their knowledge of local communities and available resources.
• Is committed to continuous learning and service improvement.
Experience of working in social care, health, community services or another person-centred support environment would be beneficial. You will be able to lead by example, build positive working relationships and create an environment where colleagues feel supported, empowered and accountable for delivering excellent services. Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.