Purpose of the Job:
To complete social care assessments and undertake casework of residents in the community and other care settings.
To commission care services according to assessment outcomes and eligibility in relation to the Care Act.
To participate in the duty rota - this is the single point of contact for referrals for Adult Social Care. Where necessary undertake crisis intervention where enquiries indicate the need for immediate risk management.
Main Responsibilities:
To carry out home visits and consult with service users, carers, and relevant agencies and professionals.
To alert the Registered Care Manager to any safeguarding concerns.
To ensure assessments and support plans are carried out in a person-centered and outcome-focused way.
To advise on the use of personal budgets and direct payments.
Where appropriate, to assist customers to maximise their independence.
To undertake any necessary adjustments or to cease care packages by both the organization's Eligibility Criteria and Operational Guidance and the needs of the service user.
To make any necessary arrangements for the implementation of changes in service provision.
To commission and make arrangements for the provision of new services when needed or refer to other appropriate agencies.
To maintain efficient and effective liaison with all Departmental Staff and other Independent and Voluntary Agencies.
To maintain accurate case records and to prepare any required...