Overview
ECC Adult Social Care is making a transformational shift from a focus on long-term care support to a model based on prevention, early intervention, enablement and safeguarding. The role involves enabling people to access information and tools to live independently, working with Social Workers and Occupational Therapists to deliver bespoke intervention work in accordance with care plans. The role may include managing a caseload and assessing risk within a quality assurance process, with a focus on safeguarding vulnerable people in line with ECC's statutory obligations.
Responsibilities
* Assess social care needs and provide support to vulnerable adults to enable them to live healthily and independently; maintain high standards of professional practice contributing to continuous improvement and the four key principles.
* Contribute to the development of care and support plans that gain commitment to solutions to meet each individual's needs.
* Collaborate with others, including the placement team, to enable the individual to commission care and support from appropriate providers; develop Direct Payments where appropriate.
* Work within the statutory legal framework, policy and guidance and determine when the threshold for statutory intervention is reached, in line with legislative and organisational standards within the Care Act 2015 (e.g., MCA / DoLs / CHC).
* Highlight issues and implement plans to safeguard a vulnerable adult.
* Build strong, effective relationships with clients, families and carers, providing practical advice and support and acting as an advocate when necessary, enabling vulnerable adults to live as independently as possible.
* Work collaboratively across the service with internal and external professional partner agencies to deliver joint objectives and improved outcomes for vulnerable adults.
* Provide information and advice on involvement/access to third-party agencies relevant to client needs (e.g., benefits agencies, immigration, housing).
* Attend meetings, reviews, case conferences and court hearings to provide information, insight and evidence, and prepare reports where appropriate.
* Specific targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.
Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant experience of working with vulnerable adults or education to Level 3 (RQF). Passion for engaging with and providing support in the community, and working with partners as required.
* Experience within a social care setting; an NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or equivalent is desirable.
* Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge in a relevant professional area.
* Experience of building strong relationships with adults, their families and carers in times of challenge and crisis.
* Experience of undertaking direct, activity-based work with adults.
* Knowledge of legislative and policy guidance applicable within Social Care settings.
* Proven track record of building working relationships with partners and external agencies.
* A certificate in First Aid and/or knowledge of Sign Language is desirable.
Additional Information
Why Essex?
Essex County Council covers 1,300 square miles with a diverse range of communities. We celebrate difference and are committed to ensuring that no one is disadvantaged when accessing services, employment or public life in Essex. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as well as all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements.
Employee Benefits and Learning
We provide diverse learning opportunities to support growth both personally and professionally, including:
* A large suite of online training and tools
* Dedicated learning events such as LearnFest
* Apprenticeships for new and existing colleagues
* Financial support to achieve professional qualifications
* Support from subject matter experts and opportunities to share expertise
* Leadership and executive coaching, learning on demand, and career pathways
* Rewards and Benefits: Family-friendly flexible working, generous holiday and special leave allowances (including the option to purchase extra holiday), Local Government Pension Scheme, life assurance, volunteering leave, employee wellbeing and counselling, travel discounts and season ticket loans, learning and development opportunities, and professional fees coverage for approved professions
* Eye care vouchers and a lease car scheme (dependent on business needs)
* Relocation package (up to £8,000, subject to terms and conditions)
You will also have access to MyReward, a platform offering discounts and savings for Essex County Council employees.
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