About The Borough
This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned. Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Kingston is home to people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create a rich sense of community across the borough.
About The Role And Our Ideal Candidate
This role focuses on promoting the well-being of Kingston residents and supporting the team to achieve high performance while assisting vulnerable residents in accordance with relevant legislation. Key responsibilities include:
* Working with the team manager and senior practitioners to maintain team performance and allocate cases.
* Managing budget responsibilities and approving care plans, Care Act Assessments, care reviews, Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Meetings.
* Conducting regular supervision with qualified/unqualified staff and support staff.
* Maintaining staff motivation and contributing to staff retention.
* Managing a complex caseload in adherence to the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
About You
* Sound knowledge and relevant work experience on the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant legislation.
* Demonstrable understanding of the principles and application of excellent adult social care.
* Managing competing demands and complex caseload and support team leader and other senior practitioners in running the team.
* Demonstrable experience of creating effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
* Strong literacy, numeracy, interpersonal and IT skills.
* Liaison with legal and attendance to Court of Protection Hearing if needed.
* Collaborate with the manager and other seniors in doing case allocation.
* Liaise with Mental Health services to discuss joint approaches.
* Ability to work in the office twice a week as per the team's charter.
Ideally the candidate would have experience of supervising staff members and budget responsibility.
About Us
The Kingston Hub is dedicated to supporting vulnerable residents who require assistance under the Care Act 2014. Our high-performing team consists of 15 qualified and unqualified members, senior practitioners, and a team manager. We uphold the STAR Values: Supportive, Transparent, Appreciative, and Respectful. Our responsibilities include conducting Care Act Assessments, care reviews, Mental Capacity Assessments, and Best Interest Meetings, and collaborating with colleagues in other teams to implement care services. We work closely with GP practices and health colleagues to provide an integrated service, participating in Proactive Anticipatory Care meetings and facilitating hospital discharges for Kingston residents under Discharge to Assess pathways. We address Safeguarding enquiries and promote residents’ wellbeing, and our social workers complete CHC Checklists, attend DSTs, and work with colleagues in the ICB. We are committed to providing information, advice, and signposting to external agencies when necessary.
Our Offer To You
We’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We offer a modern and flexible working environment with hybrid working, supported by IT infrastructure and Google Apps. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time)
* Three volunteering days per year in Kingston
* Flexible and agile working arrangements
* Comprehensive learning and development programme
* Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
* Interest free season ticket loans
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
* Zip car scheme
* Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
* Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
* Subsidised gym membership
Application Process
Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants is anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recognised nationally for having the Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse and representative, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure fair treatment of candidates. We have measures to support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, and safer recruitment training for diverse panel members.
Additional Information
We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve. We celebrate and respect differences and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria. We offer family friendly policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and provide the London Living Wage. The UK immigration system applies; check GOV.UK for right to work guidance.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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