Job Description

A vacancy for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Social Care Practitioner has arisen in the Central community Social Work team based in the Shire Hall, Shrewsbury. The successful applicant will need to evidence that they have some experience in understanding and supporting the needs of older people, adults with learning disabilities and adults with physical disabilities.

The post-holder will be responsible for assessing and arranging support for adults via the internet, at our local hubs and in people\xe2\x80\x99s own homes in order to promote their independence. An ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure, excellent organisational and IT skills are essential requirements.

Please see attached documents for more information.

*Pay award pending
Pay Negotiations Position 2023/24: In January 2023 the Trade Unions who are part of the collective bargaining arrangements (Unison, GMB and Unite) for Local Government Pay submitted a pay claim on behalf of all local government employees, regardless of whether employees are in the Trade Union or not. The National Employers responded to this pay claim with a full and final offer for 2023/24. In summary the offer for those staff on National Joint Council (NJC) terms and conditions is for an increase of:

• With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of \xc2\xa31,925 per annum (pro rata for part-time employees) on all NJC pay points GRD2 to Band13
• With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of 3.88 per cent on all pay points on Band14 and Band15
• With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of 3.88 per cent on all allowances (as listed in the 2022 NJC pay agreement circular dated 1 November 2022)

The offer is subject to agreement. Further details on the current local government pay position is available to view: Employer circular - Local government pay 2023 | Local Government Association

Team Name

Care Management - Social Work Teams

DBS Required

Yes

Contract Type

Permanent

Weeks Per Year

52.14

Hours Per Week

37

Grade

NJC Grade 7 - Scp 12-17 (\xc2\xa324,496-\xc2\xa326,845) *Pay award pending

Actual Salary

\xc2\xa324,496

Location/Work base

Ptarmigan

Location Address

Sikta Drive, Shrewsbury Business Park Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6LG

Required Start Date

14/09/2023

Interview Date

TBC

Working Pattern

Monday-Friday 7.4 x 5

Closing Date

07/08/2023

Ref No

6346

Shropshire Council