Self Directed Support Senior Practitioner - Review Team Job Details
Job Ref:
132015622
Industry: Other
Job Type: Full Time
City: Colchester
Salary: £32500 - £37000/annum
Post Date: 24/07/2010
Job Description: br>
Job Advert
Salary: c£32,500 – £37,000 (With the potential to earn up to £42,000) plus benefits
The delivery of adult social care services in Essex Council County is changing.
This means moving towards a Personalisation of services and support. Personalisation begins with the person as an individual, with strengths and aspirations as well as a circle of family, friends and other support. It allows individuals to draw on their own resources, as well as those available through other services, to meet their needs in the best way possible.
A key element of this change has been the introduction of Self Directed Support within the Adults Health & Community Well being Directorate. Self Directed Support is a return to the core values of social work. It focuses on supporting and empowering individuals to live as independently as possible and to achieve the outcomes they want for their lives.
The Access Assessment and Care Management Service now have opportunities for Self Directed Support Senior Practitioners in their Review Team in Colchester.
This role reports directly to the Operational Team Manager within the area / locality and involves supporting the management of the team of both qualified and unqualified practitioners within the Access, Assessment and Care Management.
The role has responsibility for key aspects of service delivery within the area / locality teams – from supporting the Operational Team Manager and some managing of budgets and resources that supports an effective service, to engaging with providers of services from the private, voluntary and independent sector, to championing the key strategy of Personalisation and Self Directed Support within the new operational model.
The role also requires the post holder to take direct responsibility to support staff with ongoing development along with successful integration of policy, resources and performance management issues, considering where improvements need to be made whilst continuing to deliver an effective service.
Essential criteria for the post include;
Successful candidates must obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure Certificate.
The duties of this job require the post holder to travel throughout an operational area, therefore a valid driving licence and use of car is required unless the role can be undertaken effectively by other alternative transport arrangements.
For applicants with a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act the scope for reasonable adjustments will be explored with them as part of the selection process.
Role Profile
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Additional Requirements
This is an exciting new post for a newly formed review team the successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day management of the team and also hold a small complex caseload, if you enjoy a challenge and like working in a supportive environment then we would like to hear from you.
You will also be offered an excellent salary and benefits including:
Support
Development
Social
For further information please visit our Microsite www.essexsocialwork.co.uk/adults
Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.
Company Name: Work for Essex
Industry: Other
Job Type: Full Time
City: Colchester
Salary: £32500 - £37000/annum
Post Date: 24/07/2010
Job Description: br>
Job Advert
Salary: c£32,500 – £37,000 (With the potential to earn up to £42,000) plus benefits
The delivery of adult social care services in Essex Council County is changing.
This means moving towards a Personalisation of services and support. Personalisation begins with the person as an individual, with strengths and aspirations as well as a circle of family, friends and other support. It allows individuals to draw on their own resources, as well as those available through other services, to meet their needs in the best way possible.
A key element of this change has been the introduction of Self Directed Support within the Adults Health & Community Well being Directorate. Self Directed Support is a return to the core values of social work. It focuses on supporting and empowering individuals to live as independently as possible and to achieve the outcomes they want for their lives.
The Access Assessment and Care Management Service now have opportunities for Self Directed Support Senior Practitioners in their Review Team in Colchester.
This role reports directly to the Operational Team Manager within the area / locality and involves supporting the management of the team of both qualified and unqualified practitioners within the Access, Assessment and Care Management.
The role has responsibility for key aspects of service delivery within the area / locality teams – from supporting the Operational Team Manager and some managing of budgets and resources that supports an effective service, to engaging with providers of services from the private, voluntary and independent sector, to championing the key strategy of Personalisation and Self Directed Support within the new operational model.
The role also requires the post holder to take direct responsibility to support staff with ongoing development along with successful integration of policy, resources and performance management issues, considering where improvements need to be made whilst continuing to deliver an effective service.
Essential criteria for the post include;
- Diploma / Degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent or Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapists or B.Sc. O.T. or other professional qualification recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist and/or Registration with General Social Care Council.
- Approved Social Worker status (specific to Older Adult Mental Health).
- Evidence of working with a complex caseload that is underpinned by evidence based practice.
Successful candidates must obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure Certificate.
The duties of this job require the post holder to travel throughout an operational area, therefore a valid driving licence and use of car is required unless the role can be undertaken effectively by other alternative transport arrangements.
For applicants with a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act the scope for reasonable adjustments will be explored with them as part of the selection process.
Role Profile
Download full job details...
Additional Requirements
This is an exciting new post for a newly formed review team the successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day management of the team and also hold a small complex caseload, if you enjoy a challenge and like working in a supportive environment then we would like to hear from you.
You will also be offered an excellent salary and benefits including:
Support
- Relocation assistance if you're moving to Essex to take up a new role (conditions apply)
- A Local Government Pension Scheme
- Interest-free bus and rail season ticket loans from £100 - £5,000, as well as pool bikes and a car sharing scheme
- Special leave, dependents leave and time off for public duties, depending on circumstances.
- Access to a staff counselling service.
- Lease car scheme (dependant on role and conditions)
- Access to key worker housing
- Childcare Voucher Scheme.
Development
- Extensive Induction programmes
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Work options that include Job Share and Career Break schemes.
Social
- At least 22 days' annual leave, rising to 29 days, depending on grade and length of service.
- A sports and social club at County Hall, Chelmsford.
- Staff discounts in gyms, travel agents, car sales/services, restaurants, shops and days out.
For further information please visit our Microsite www.essexsocialwork.co.uk/adults
Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.
Company Name: Work for Essex
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