Job Description
3 months contract with local authority
The Adult Social Care Division is dedicated to fostering independence, inclusion, and well-being for adults with social care needs. The division's mission is to empower individuals to take control of their lives, live safely and healthily, actively participate in their communities, and access necessary support for independence. This role is crucial in coordinating complex referrals, conducting assessments, and mentoring Social Care Assessors. The position also involves leadership in risk and safeguarding, promoting personalized care, and collaborating with others to enhance social inclusion and accessibility.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and manage complex referrals, conducting assessments including AMHP, BIA, and carers assessments.
* Mentor and coach Social Care Assessors in assessment, support planning, and review tasks.
* Provide leadership on risk and safeguarding matters, ensuring personalized care pathways.
* Collaborate with others to influence and shape the local environment, promoting social inclusion and accessibility.
* Cover for line managers and social workers from other teams as needed.
* Complete professional assessments of need and risk for complex cases, including safeguarding and statutory duties under relevant legislation.
* Maintain accurate case records and provide reports for court and other purposes.
* Work with professionals and partners for effective joint initiatives, organizing and chairing multi-agency meetings.
* Undertake training to stay updated on legislative changes and best practices.
* Support unqualified staff in case work, ensuring timely assessment and support planning.
* Ensure support plans are person-centered, meet assessed needs, and provide value for money.
* Engage with professionals for effective joint working and maintain high standards of professional practice.
* Conduct research or development work on specific issues as required and contribute to strategic projects.
Requirements
Requirements:
* Experience in coordinating complex referrals and conducting assessments.
* Ability to mentor and coach Social Care Assessors.
* Leadership skills in risk management and safeguarding.
* Strong collaboration skills to influence and shape local environments.
* Flexibility to cover for line managers and other social workers.
* Proficiency in maintaining case records and providing detailed reports.
* Experience in multi-agency collaboration and organizing meetings.
* Commitment to ongoing training and staying informed on legislative changes.
* Ability to support unqualified staff and ensure effective service delivery.
* Research and development skills for contributing to strategic projects.
We operate on a bi-weely payment plan
Requirements
Requirements: Proven experience in quality assurance and reviewing services for children and young people Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory safeguarding requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Commitment to championing the rights and well-being of children and young people