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Social Care WorkerSocial Care Workers, support Service Users in a variety of settings, from their own homes to day centres and the wider community. As a Social Care Worker you will enable service users realise their goals and achieve their identified priorities. You will also provide support and act as an advocate for participation and inclusion in the community on behalf of the Service User.
Social Care Workers assume responsibility for the service in the absence of their Line Manager, or while on duty as required. Social Care Workers work across all services and roster times can include day, evening, night duty and weekend, together with Sleep In – depending on the position being filled. The Social Care Worker operates within the framework of a person centred approach and to actively engage in and promote co-operation and partnership with other services, both internally and externally and in particular with families.
The work of a Social Care Worker vary according to the Service Users, but could include;-
What qualifications and experience do I need ?You will need to have a recognised qualification in Social Care or related area. It is desireable that you also have some experience of working with people who have learning disabilities.
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