Social Work Assistant

Teqniq is searching for a Social Work Assistant to work in the public sector.

37 hours per week.

3 month contract.

08:30-17:00

Job Description:

Assess and Review individual and carer need, initiating and coordinate solutions/interventions to meet agreed personalised outcomes.

Be responsible for the identification of potential reablement opportunities and provide access to those services as required.

Promote independence and personalisation to ensure that service users and carers can assess and manage their own needs, (or be supported to do so) risks and uncertainties within their living environment and meet their identified short and long term outcomes.

Identify community and other support resources, maximising individuals assets, preventative/universal services and other funding sources, in line with the Adult Social Care Strategy and the concept of 'just enough’ support.

Review ongoing service provision as necessary ensuring that all alternative solutions have been considered.

Provide information, advice and support to service users and their carers.

Be able to use the Mental Capacity Act practice framework as necessary.

Support the work of Safeguarding Officers and Safeguarding Managers during the course of enquires (Any tasks must fall short of those completed by the Safeguarding Officer/Manager).

Organise and manage your social care workload independently with the appropriate oversight and direction of the line manager/supervisor/ professional lead.

Following appropriate training, undertake assessments using a range of health and social care tools, for example, contributing to continuing health care assessments.

Liaise and negotiate with local providers and support networks to deliver better outcomes for people.

Contribute to practice and service development which may include working flexibly as the service demands.

Have regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work and not to discuss or disclose information to unauthorised parties.

Requirements:

A full driving licence and access to transport is essential, disabled employees who are unable to drive because of their disability will be able to use taxis to carry out their duties.

Ability to meet agreed objectives and delivery targets by the effective use of resources e.g. the ability to work flexibly and efficiently.

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