Social Care Worker - Make a Difference in Adult Lives

Are you passionate about improving lives? Do you want a career where every conversation could change someone’s future? Worcestershire County Council is looking for dedicated and compassionate Social Care Workers to join our Adult Social Care team.

What You'll Be Doing:

You’ll be on the frontline of adult social care, supporting individuals and their carers to live independently, safely, and with dignity. Using a person-centred, strengths-based approach, you’ll:

Carry out and review Needs Assessments and Care & Support Plans

Promote wellbeing, re-ablement, and independence

Liaise with NHS teams, voluntary services, and community partners

Apply key legislation including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005

Identify eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and advocate for service users

Support carers and promote community-based, cost-effective care solutions

What We're Looking For:

We’re after motivated and emotionally resilient professionals who can:

Build trust with adults and carers from diverse backgrounds

Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

Keep clear, timely and person-centred records

Confidently assess risk and enable choice

Understand the legal and ethical frameworks of adult social care

Qualifications & Experience: Experience in adult social care or community-based support Knowledge of relevant legislation (Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, CHC process) Strong assessment and planning skills Social Work qualification not required – this role is open to non-qualified practitioners too