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We’re looking for a Social Work Assistant with an interest in developing their skills and knowledge in working with adults who have recently been discharged from hospital or recovering from a period of illness. If you want to support local people as they recover, and help them improve their independence, then this is the role for you.

You’ll join a supportive team of social workers and social work assistants to develop your assessment skills and application of the Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria. You’ll enjoy communicating with people to identify their strengths and needs and will ideally have experience of working with people in a health and social care capacity and will have completed a Diploma 3 or equivalent in supporting people.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support individuals holistically in collaboration with health professionals including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation and Reablement Assistants.

You will be joining a team and local authority who prides itself on the development of its people, and you’ll have various options available to support your progression including apprenticeship programmes.

This role is based in the community and includes assessing people in bedded units and in their own home.

If you would like to learn more, please contact Yvette Chicharro or Parita Shah on 01908 254456.

• Carrying out strength’s-based assessments as outlined under the Care Act 2014 for service users and their carers.
• Supporting service users and carers where necessary in meeting agreed outcomes in the most resourceful way.
• Demonstrating an ability to use the city council’s email, social care data base and electronic recording system and any other systems deemed essential to the role.
• Being aware of quality standards and performance measures and ensure they are adhered to.
• Providing Practical Support where needed to individuals.

• Hold a Diploma 3 or above in Health and Social Care/Supporting People or equivalent.
• Experience working in a social/health care setting.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car available for work.
• Good communication skills and able to understand individuals’ diverse needs.
• Can work as part of a team including working co-operatively with other professionals and agencies.
• An awareness of adult abuse and Mental Capacity.
• Ability to work autonomously but recognise when support is needed.
• Good written and recording skills

Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.

Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.

Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.

We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-

• Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
• 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Health Cashplan.
• MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
• Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
• SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
• Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
• Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
• Childcare Subsidy.