Worcestershire County Council is recruiting a dedicated Social Care Worker to join its team in Bromsgrove, offering a rewarding part-time opportunity within a respected local authority. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting people within the community while developing a long-term career in social care.
The Social Care Worker will assist individuals and families by providing practical support, promoting independence, and working in line with care and support plans. The position requires a professional, empathetic approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
A key benefit of this role is the opportunity to apply for a Social Work Apprenticeship following a qualifying period in post. This pathway enables successful candidates to gain a recognised Social Work qualification, leading to professional registration and progression into a qualified Social Worker role, subject to eligibility and performance.
This position offers structured training, career development and the stability of local authority employment. It is an excellent opportunity for candidates in Bromsgrove seeking part-time work in social care with clear progression into professional social work.
Position: Social Care Worker
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £23,188 to £27,324 per annum
Location: Bromsgrove
About the Role
We are looking for a Social Care Worker to work within the Bromsgrove Area Team. You will be working within a team of Social Workers and Social Care Workers.
The team covers the Bromsgrove area including Wythall, Barnt Green, Hagley and the villages. There is a real opportunity to work with people in their local communities . You will also be working in partnership with health colleagues, housing colleagues, local voluntary groups and other partners in Worcestershire County Council.
Your role will be to carry out reviews and complete assessments. You will also be part of a duty team looking at the work coming into the team. You will have supervision every month. You will also have the support of your line manager with your work. The team is really supportive and will always talk through any any questions or queries that you might have.
We have monthly Team Meetings and Reflective Practice sessions. The reflective meetings are the opportunity to explore practice, areas of interest and learn from your peers.
There is an opportunity, following a qualifying period in the post, to apply for a Social Work Apprenticeship. This will enable you to get the Social Work Qualification to practice as a Social Worker.
For further information please contact:
Rita Rogers
Tel: 01905 845905
Email: rrogers@worcestershire.gov.uk
Benefits:
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage
Worcestershire County Council – Why work for us?
Some of these offers 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: 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.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: 9th January 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: To be confirmed
Application Process
Application Deadline
January 9th, 2026