Job Description
Overview
The London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Care Manager to join the Adult Social Care Teams within the Health & Wellbeing directorate. The post holder will provide a fieldwork service to people and their carers ensuring that a strengths-based approach is used to empower the person /carer and connect them to their community. Identifying the needs of people and carers, providing choice and control over the delivery of services, whilst promoting independence in accordance with current legislation and the policy and practice of the local authority is essential.
The post holder is expected to work with all agencies in a multi-disciplinary way, to ensure the best co-ordination and efficient delivery of services to people. As change is a continuing feature of the organisation, a flexible approach is needed to carry out duties. Direct contact with people who may be distressed, have specific learning needs or, physical, sensory, or learning disabilities is involved so it is imperative that staff show sensitivity, tact, and discretion always.
You will be expected to work across the geographical area of Harrow and within any of the teams in the directorate therefore a full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes desirable not essential.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
1. Knowledge of a range of inter...