[ref. l24845321] Social Care Coordinator - Mental Health Team - Reading Borough Council
We are currently seeking a dynamic Social Care Coordinator to join our Mental Health Social Care Team.
In the role of Social Care Coordinator at Reading Borough Council, you will play a crucial role within a friendly, experienced and forward-thinking team. You will collaborate with other Social Care Coordinators, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and professionals from the voluntary and community sector.
We work with people with forensic histories, carers and families, people with complex mental health difficulties and we have a re-enablement service within our team. We also currently have a Hoarding Project. We seek creative ways to work together to meet the needs of people who use our services together.We strive in working with our partners for excellence. We are passionate about outcomes.
The Mental Health Social Care Team aims to actively promote wellbeing and independence, working with people with complex mental health difficulties in partnership with health colleagues. Supporting people to retain or regain their skills and confidence by using existing and new support networks, Technology Enabled Care (TEC), equipment and short-term interventions.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the Role:
This is a core role withing the team to assist with the health and wellbeing of people who have complex mental health needs. In the role of a Social Care Coordinator, your will work closely with people using a collaborative and strengths-based approach to implement interventions to reduce risks and support positive outcomes.
You will hold a caseload of people with mental health difficulties, and will be expected to work independently with support and supervision from an experienced Social Worker. Due the nature of the work you will need to have a good understanding of risk management; managing yourself in difficult environments; flexible and able to analyse varied information or situations to produce solutions.You will need to be able to ask for support when needed from colleagues and we work closely as a group to support each other.
You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies, and procedures.
Role requirements:
Experience working with people with mental health difficulties and or complex needs.Experience working within the Health, Adult Social Care or voluntary sector – (not essential)
We offer excellent support, training, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new skills. We also offer apprenticeship programmes to train while you work as a social worker or occupational therapist.
When applying for this post, please ensure that your application explains, with examples, how you meet the person specification in the Job Description as this is the shortlisting criteria.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.
As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leaveA wide range of flexible working opportunities
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
If you would like any more information, please contact Penny Conroy (Team Manager – Mental Health) call 07580 539 875 or email Penelope.Conroy@reading.gov.uk
Closing Date: Monday 7th October 2024Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.