Job Advertisement: Lead Practitioner (Non-Caseholding Role)
Location: Colindale/Hybrid
Department: Communities, Adults, and Health Teams
Directorate: Adults & Health
Salary Range: £45,021 - £48,031
Reports to: Team Manager
About Us: Embark on a rewarding journey with the London Borough of Barnet as a Lead Practitioner within our esteemed Social Care Direct Team. This role presents a distinctive opportunity for a seasoned professional to take the helm in a non-caseholding capacity, steering our team towards efficient handling and direction of referrals received via email. With our hybrid working model, enjoy the flexibility of two days a week working remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess and prioritize emails received by Social Care Direct, furnishing insightful notes and guidance to team members on case direction and subsequent actions.
Methodically allocate emails to team members, ensuring swift and equitable distribution of workload.
Provide invaluable support and counsel to team members regarding assigned emails, aiding in informed decision-making and effective case management.
Identify pertinent processes and pathways such as reablement, telecare, OT, Care Act Assessment, safeguarding, and hospital discharge, and offer appropriate signposting.
Diligently screen incoming emails to ascertain suitability for referral to Social Care Direct, maintaining meticulous attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
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