Social Care Facilitator

Social Care Facilitator – Adult Social Care Walsall | Hybrid Working | Full-Time | Initial 3-Month Contract

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults to live independent, fulfilling lives? Do you have experience within Adult Social Care and enjoy working as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team?

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Social Care Facilitator to join a busy Adult Social Care team in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting adults and their carers through assessment, care planning and person-centred support.

The Role As a Social Care Facilitator, you will play a key role in assessing needs, supporting care planning and empowering individuals to make informed choices about their care. Working within a multi-skilled team, you will help people maximise their independence while promoting wellbeing and access to community resources.

This is a hybrid position, with a minimum of two days per week based in the office, offering a great balance between office and home working.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the assessment of vulnerable adults and their carers, contributing to person-centred care planning.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, choice and control in line with the principles of self-directed support.
• Undertake allocated care management duties.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families and carers through effective communication.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Adult Social Care and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support individuals to access community services and resources that help them remain independent.
• Identify the need for assistive equipment and adaptations, arranging or referring for appropriate provision following training.
• Participate in ongoing professional and team development.

About You We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working within Adult Social Care or a similar health and social care setting.
• Has knowledge of assessment and care planning processes.
• Can communicate effectively with vulnerable adults, carers and partner agencies.
• Is passionate about delivering person-centred support.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to transport for work purposes.

What's on Offer

• Full-time position (37 hours per week)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive Local Authority Adult Social Care team
• Immediate start available

If you're looking for your next opportunity in Adult Social Care and want to make a real difference in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact:

John Deane
? john.deane@servicecare.org.uk