Support Planner
Islington
£27/hr
Full time: 35.00/hr
Start date: ASAP
AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Support Planner in the Islington area to join the Children's Services.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION
You will be part of the Disabled Children's Service, support planning for disabled children
and young people who have a Social Worker supported by the Disabled Children's Social
Work Team. This also include supporting social workers to further develop their practice skills regarding support planning for disabled children through modelling good practice.
Your role will be and devise to assist and support the Disabled Children Team social workers to develop support plans in line with needs, goals and outcomes identified in C&F single assessments and CIN Reviews using personal budgets.
You will also work closely with members of the Direct Payments Team to ensure families are supported and advised to access employment advice and advice regarding direct payment arrangements and pre-paid cards
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support the Disabled Children's Team Social Workers to support plan for children
and young people who are held within the Disabled Children's Team
2. Develop support plans for children and young people and their families, in
partnership with the family and the professional network
3. May be required at times to attend and contribute to Team Around the Child
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