About this role
Job summary
Social Care Practitioner Shared Lives Derbyshire
We are seeking a Social Care Practitioner who is passionate about working within a CQCregistered service and who shares our belief that people are best supported within their own communities to live fulfilled, familycentred lives.
The Shared Lives Derbyshire Scheme enables and monitors arrangements for adults who meet Adult Care eligibility criteria. Our service currently supports mainly adults with a learning disability and/or autism to live with approved Shared Lives carers in the carers family home. We are also keen to extend this model of support to other adults who may benefit from communitybased, familyled care.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Shared Lives Team, you will support and guide Shared Lives carers to provide safe, highquality care within their own homes, with a strong emphasis on family life, community inclusion, and CQC compliance. Shared Lives arrangements may offer longterm support, short breaks, or day support, all with the persons wellbeing at the heart of the service.
About us
For more details please look at the role onhttps://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk and apply direct through the Derbyshire County Council website.
Social Care Practitioner - Shared Lives Team
Job description Job responsibilities
For more details please look at the role Social Care Practitioner - Shared Lives Teamand apply direct through the Derbyshire County Council website.
and apply direct through the Derbyshire County Council website.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Direct experience of work with disabled and older people in a social care or health care setting
Desirable
Caring for or supporting others Working in a team setting formally or informally with other disciplines Devising and implementing care plans
Qualifications Essential
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care equivalent or higher
Desirable
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care equivalent or higher General academic qualifications
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Derbyshire County Council
Address Derbyshire County Council
Parkwood Centre
Alfreton ParkRoad
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/Index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)