Job Description

Our Client Bexley Council, is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Complex Care Team.

Expectation for hybrid role, 2 to 3 days per week based in Bexley (Civic Offices) and engaging with the local community. Expectation of good understanding of Court of Protection work inclusive of attendance at CoP if required. Post qualified incl of ASYE 3 to 4 years with supervision experience. Mixed experience of different adult social care activity in different settings would be advantageous.

Job description

To assess cases referred, having regard for the needs of service users and their families for services. Determining how these needs will be met taking into consideration resources, statutory responsibilities and council policies, and ensuring that assessment of financial contributions are made. To undertake investigations and prepare reports for panels. Case conferences and courts as required, ensuring that Safeguarding of Adults is paramount in all areas of casework.

To assist and direct social care workers in assessing the needs of individuals, developing Reablement plans where appropriate, planning individualised budgets and monitoring their progress.

To support the Service Manager in ensuring the workload of the service is prioritised appropriately and is allocated to social care workers, making best use of their skills and capability.

To assist in the supervision and appraisal of social care workers and encourage their professional development and ensure consistent social work practice.To maintain/develop an interest in the specialist area of service provision and contribute to special projects which will enhance overall service delivery.

To ensure effective use of time and resources, identifying and communicating short falls of resources when necessary.

To liaise with partner voluntary, community, health, housing education and other statutory agencies to ensure the provision of effective services.

To prepare and maintain case records, support plans and written agreements and monitor these regularly in accordance with Council policies and guidelines.

To promote the team to other departments, statutory and voluntary organisations to ensure that referrals to the service are appropriate.

To be conversant with the principles/practices of Bexley's Assessment/Care Management.

To deputise for the Service Manager in his/her absence.

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Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit