Nurse Care Manager/Social Worker/Newly Qualified Social Worker
Job title: Nurse Care Manager/Social Worker/Newly Qualified Social Worker
Salary: Newly Qualified Nurse Care Manager/ASYE Social Worker (SO1): £34,434 - £36,363
Nurse Care Manager (PO1)/Social Worker (PO1) (minimum 1 year post qualifying experience): £38,220 - £40,777
Hours:37
Contract:Permanent
Location:Leeds
Please note we are also recruiting for the following:
[Depending on experience, candidates may be appointed above the minimum of the grade band]
As a Nurse Care Manager/Social Worker, you¼ thrive on enabling adults with learning disabilities to realise their potential and live life to the full.
It not about remotely coordinating a caseload, our nurse care managers/social workers change lives by bringing a person-centred holistic approach to those who need support as well as their carers, family and wider community.
It an exciting time to begin or continue your career within our adult social care team in Leeds. As key partners with the National Development Team for Inclusion we led on developing the strength-based approach to social care delivery. We want everyone we work with to feel listened to, empowered, and to receive support that reflects their hopes and what really matters to them.
Our Better Lives Strategy sets out our ambition for improving lives in Leeds. We want people with care and support needs to be able to do the things that matter to them and live in a good home within a caring community. It about more than social care, it a council-wide initiative so that services will work together to make a real difference to individuals and their communities.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions .
About you
You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Learning Disability Nurse (or similar nursing qualification but with considerable learning disability experience) or Social Worker (registered with SW England) on commencement in post.
You will bring to the role:
* knowledge and understanding of current learning disability practice and the role of a multi-disciplinary team, including statutory and voluntary agencies
* skills in effective assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of work in supporting people with learning disabilities
* ability to build good working relationships with professional colleagues and partners and engage positively with individuals, families and carers
* experience of using a person-centred, holistic approach and creativity in problem solving and reflective practice techniques
About the role
As a Nurse Care Manager/Social Worker, you will be central to a network of partners working across health and social care in Leeds who are committed to increasing integration for better services supporting people with learning disabilities.
If you are newly qualified, our preceptorship or ASYE year offers you a supported first year of employment alongside a robust supervision and appraisal framework, as you build your professional skills and confidence.
We have clear career progression pathways and strive to achieve the right balance between support and challenge in all roles. We value connection and professional relationships so we continually learn from each other and from the people and families we are working alongside. These strong support networks and learning opportunities enable our colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes for the adults they work with
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
* a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
* membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
* flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
* a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
* a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please complete the online application form.
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A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s or Adults’ barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read ourrecruitment of ex-offenders policy .
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through theSkilled Worker visa route before applying.To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
Job Description
Newly Qualified Nurse Care Manager/Newly Qualified Social Worker
Special conditions this post is subject to a higher level check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.
Job purpose
Under the general direction of a Team Manager and with support and mentoring from more senior care managers, using a person-centred approach provide a high quality and comprehensive service to learning disabled adults, their carers and community in accordance with organisational needs, policy, practices and within statutory guidelines. At all times carry out responsibilities within the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct or Social Work England.
Responsibilities
* Manage an allocated caseload and with supervision, regularly monitor, review and evaluate changes ensuring that services contribute effectively to the support plan and remain an effective use of resources. In accordance with agreed statutory and directorate procedures.
* On the basis of assessed needs and risks, devise and implement service and support plans which correspond to the assessed needs of service users, their families and carers.
* Analyse information to support ongoing needs of service users, families and carers.
* Monitor and contribute to review of plans relating to assessed needs of service users, families and carers.
* Work within Safeguarding Framework to investigate and manage risks where individuals have experienced or likely to experience significant harm.
* Prepare and provide concise, informative reports, based on an analysis of complex evidence which can be used within the legal context as required.
* Maintain and update case notes, other records using management information systems to keep records up to date.
* Provide concise and accurate information about circumstances and plans within the limits of data protection.
* Apply all relevant practice standards, policies and procedures, and be compliant with relevant governance, policy and procedures.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with professionals internally and externally ensuring integrated, holistic and multidisciplinary approach to care management and safeguarding
* Contribute to promotion of improved outcomes for individuals, families, carers and groups from diverse and disadvantaged communities.
* Plan and negotiating a range of appropriate services and interventions that meet the needs of service users within delegated levels of responsibility.
* Identify and implement strategies for responding appropriately to concerns about practice or procedures, seeking guidance if required.
* Appropriately participate in meetings and relevant forums.
* Organise work activities taking account of the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities ensuring statutory legislation and service priorities are met.
* Work within the prescribed Professional Capabilities Framework. (This is a framework to support professional development).
* Maintain performance and develop practice and experience in line with personal targets as agreed with line manager through supervision and appraisal.
* Undertake assessments including safeguarding investigations deemed suitable for allocation to a newly qualified worker, wherever possible, consider Self-Directed Support options.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers: provide advice and support: help resolve conflict, where appropriate under clear supervision.
* Under clear supervision, contribute to enhanced screening of new referrals and people already in receipt of services.
* With supervision, work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help make informed decisions enabling them to clarify and express their needs, contributing to service planning.
* Together with appropriately experienced worker, work to a range of legal options to support investigation and protection.
* Assist in development of protection plans and commission a range of services designed to minimise risks and improve the quality of life for service users and their carers.
* Contribute to development of practice and services through participation in workshops, and consultations.
* The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
Qualifications: Appropriate professional qualification (Registered LD nurse or dual LD Nurse / Social worker qualification) and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Social Work England upon commencement in post and maintain registration are essential.
Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
* For Transitions Team demonstrate ability to understand how to prepare young person for adulthood, utilising a creative approach to maximise their independence skills.
* For Transitions Team ableto form relationships with young people and their families, to manage change and work alongside other professionals.
* Able to effectively plan, manage, prioritise and evaluate work with users.
* Able to work effectively as part of a team and to demonstrate organisational and time management skills prioritising own and team work to meet conflicting deadlines
* Able to communicate and pass information effectively, accurately and concisely including preparation, presentation of reports with a range of partners and services users, carers and colleagues.
* Able to engage individuals, families, carers and workers from other agencies.
* Able to identify appropriate care manager interventions in order to promote positive change.
* Able to devise and implement service and support plans.
* Able to assess the needs of and work with individuals and groups using a person centred approach.
* Able to maintain accurate records, assessments and follow policy and procedure.
* Able to record, evidence and communicate using technology.
* Able to exercise individual judgement, assess risk and consult where and when appropriate.
* Able to make proactive use of Supervision to reflect critically on practice and explore different approaches to work and understand the boundaries of professional accountability.
* Able to chair routine or less complex meetings.
* Knowledge of range of theories, models of intervention with individuals, families, groups and communities.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and the ability to interpret and apply them consistently.
* Aware of the broad range of factors that impact on service users and families.
* Understand roles and responsibilities of statutory and voluntary agencies.
* Basic awareness of IT systems including Microsoft Office, Internet and Email.
* Knowledge of current, trends, policies, legislation and regulatory bodies in relation to vulnerable people within a social care setting.
* Demonstrate understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the needs and wishes of individuals, families and carers as appropriate.
* Demonstrate an awareness of needs and safeguarding issues associated with vulnerable people.
* Demonstrate understanding of diversity issues within local communities.
* Best Interest Assessor Qualified on completion of 2 years post qualification experience if required.
* Experience of working with individuals with a learning disability
* Experience of Demonstrated creativity in tackling and solving problems.
* Experience of advocacy, user involvement and of implementing a person centred approach
* Experience of using initiative and a commitment to develop services.
* Experience of using reflective practice techniques to critically analyse information to inform decision making and planning.
* Experience of preparing records, reports to a high standard for a variety of purposes with language suited to function.
* Experience of application of information gathering skills to make and contribute to assessments.
* Experience of using supervision effectively.
* Experience of devising, implementing and reviewing support plans.
* Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience of working in a statutory/ health setting.
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
* Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
* Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
* Carry out all duties having regard to an employee responsibility under Health and Safety.
* Willingness to actively participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
* Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
* Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity of Leeds City Council.
* Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
* The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
* Possession of a full current driving licence.
* Knowledge of working with a wide range of user groups.
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