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Social Care Worker

Worcestershire County Council

Bromsgrove

Salary

£28,598 to £31,022

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Closing date

11 September 2026

11 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As a Social Care Worker, you'll support adults in hospitals and the community, helping them achieve their goals and aspirations. You'll work with a team to assess and plan care, and have regular supervision and training. This role suits someone who enjoys working with people, is good at listening and has an enquiring mind.

What you'll need

  • Good listening skills and an enquiring mind
  • Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act
  • Ability to identify adults at risk or abuse
  • Flexibility to travel across the county
  • Basic understanding of adult social care principles

How to boost your chances

  • Consider volunteering or working in a care setting to gain experience
  • Develop your knowledge of adult social care laws and policies
  • Practice your communication skills through role-plays or group work
  • Join a professional organization, such as the British Association of Social Workers
  • Be prepared to learn and develop your skills through regular supervision and training

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Job description

Job IntroductionJob Title: Social Care Worker

One Vacancy Available Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 per annum

37 Hours per Week Location: Princess of Wales Hospital (POWCH) Bromsgrove Team: Community Hospitals / Urgent Care

Permanent, Full-timeThe Role:The Community Hospitals Team have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Worker and are keen to hear from you. We are a large supportive team who are based primarily on the wards in the Community Hospitals and work alongside our health colleagues as well as our colleagues in the Acute Hospitals. The Team covers all the Community Hospitals across the county and is part of the wider Urgent Care Service, so we provide lots of opportunity to develop and gain experience. We also support with the Discharge to Assess model so also have some work in the wider community. I would like to give you an overview of a typical day but that is impossible due to the diversity. As a Social Care Worker, you will work alongside the Social Work Team and be part of the Hospital MDT, building up strong working relationship with our Colleagues in the NHS. You will have your own case load but support from a Qualified Social Worker for more complex cases and none of us are far away. As a Social Care Worker, you will be expected to have good listening skills, an enquiring mind and a determination to support adults to achieve their gaols and aspirations using strength-based discussions. We would expect you to have an interest in supporting individuals and their carers at what can be a very stressful time in their lives. We would expect that you have some knowledge of the of the Mental Capacity Act, the Care Act be able to identify Adults who may be at Risk or Abuse. While we will always aim to limit the amount of travel, as a Countywide Service, there may be occasions where a flexible approach is required to support the wider service and Team Colleagues. We have several Practice Educators within the Team so workers have plenty of opportunity to share their knowledge and learning and we pride ourselves on the support and camaraderie the Team provides. The Team meets regularly in Team Meetings where we have guest speakers and in smaller cluster meetings with ASWP’s where Workers have an opportunity to share knowledge, learning and aspects of good practice. You will have regular Supervision and support to ensure you can attend training any participate other aspects of learning. If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Bagnall, Team Manager, on 01905 843804 or Kelly Jo Krneta on 01905 843321 Or maybe you want to talk to another Social Care Worker in the Team? If so ring Michaela Beckley on 01905 760589 Benefits In return, you can look forward to:Great holiday entitlement. As well as bank holidays, you'll get 25 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 30 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 25 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 30 days.Brilliant pension scheme. The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.Green car scheme and bike schemeWe also have a generous relocation package for those individuals looking to move from further afield. **How to Apply: CV with Cover Letters are invited to apply for this role.Please see the job description and person specification attached. Please submit your CV with Cover Letter to recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk with reference to the person specification, ensuring you include the job title, team name & job reference number.Application Closing Date: 6th Sept 2026 Proposed Interview Date: Friday 11th Sept 2026

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Provenance

Source

LG Jobs

First seen

12 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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About the employer

WCC
Worcestershire County Council

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