Overview
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met.
Responsibilities
* Promote consideration of NHS CHC eligibility and joint funding at the right time through developing practice and completing targeted reviews with people currently in receipt of social care services across Adult Social Care and Health.
* Actively drive the identification of people already in receipt of local authority funding who are likely to be eligible for NHS CHC or joint funding and promote creative solutions to meet individual care and support needs.
* Demonstrate excellent communication, relationship building, influencing and negotiations skills while working in partnership with professionals both internal and external to the Council.
* Supervise other members of staff and apply a strengths‑based practice approach with individuals based around their desired outcomes and goals.
* Engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
Qualifications
* Experience in supervising other members of staff.
* Post‑qualification experience in Social Services, health‑related agencies or related private or voluntary organisations.
* Detailed working knowledge of the National Framework for Continuing Health Care.
* Full UK Driving Licence (reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants unable to drive due to a disability).
* Command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for effective performance of the job requirements.
Benefits
* Attractive benefits package including generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility).
* Generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.
* Opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
* Commitment to a healthy work life balance and flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
Application
We work with adults with a range of complex care and support needs and place individuals at the centre of their support. Please apply soon as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
This position is advertised to be an equal opportunity employer.
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