Job Introduction
Job Title: Targeted Adults Support Worker
Team: Adult Front Door
Salary: £27,052 - £29,345 per annum

THE ROLE:

This is a great opportunity for the right person to be part of an exciting transformation of the Adult Front Door service. We support people at the earliest opportunity and maximize the effectiveness of early intervention and prevention.
The Adult Front Door Service is the first point of contact for individuals seeking universal health and wellbeing support. The successful candidates will provide a person-centred response to requests for help and effectively support individuals to live well and as independently as possible. They will also act as a lead professional to develop and sustain collaborative links with a range of agencies and practitioners in order to co-ordinate and deliver bespoke support packages.
As a Targeted Adults Support Worker, you will work with individuals using a strength-based approach, who may have a wide range of short-term care and support needs and require support to reduce and manage identified risks.
You will offer professional support, practical advice and guidance to individuals on issues such as welfare benefits, budgeting, tenancies, life skills, healthy eating, lifestyles, education, training, and employment and draw up and deliver an agreed plan of intervention which supports improved outcomes.
If you would like any additional information or an informal discussion please contact Nicky-Leigh Pearson at NPearon@worcestershire.gov.uk.

You’ll find an overview of some of the benefits in a document attached to this job advert so do take a look! Some of the other benefits we can offer include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you’ll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don’t worry because if you join us without a break, we’ll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: This role has the opportunity for advancement into a Senior Support Worker role. We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible