Social Care Officer, Long Term Care Service Team

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role
Pay Details: Grade 6 scp 14-19 £29,540-£32,061 Pro Rata £15.31 - £16.62 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 37 hour of the week
Main Place of Work: Canolfan Ty Jenner, Barry

Responsible for completing both scheduled and unscheduled reviews to evaluate progress towards achieving personal outcomes, establishing that any managed care and support arrangements remain eligible for local authority support, and completing re-assessments where required.

About you
What you need:

• Experience of working in a Team;


• Experience of working with people in a paid, caring role or voluntary capacity


• Some knowledge/ understanding of ageing/illness/disability and its effects of individuals/families and their Carers


• Good standard of written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organise and prioritise tasks. Negotiation skills


• Ability to work on an inter-agency basis.


• Needs of service user group


• Personal development and training


• Good Standard of General Education


• Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to relate to and empathize with people.


• Creative and imaginative approach to problem solving.


• Ability to work under pressure


• Willingness to be supervised


• Willingness to change work location as necessary


• Knowledge of and commitment to the concepts outlined in the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy Personal commitment to working in a non-discriminatory way


• Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate

Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced

For Further Information, contact: Andrew Cole 01446 725100

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information