Social Work Assistant

1. Job Summary

You will enable and support people to make positive decisions about their lives, promote their independence and ensure they can get involved in their local community.

Working in the team, you will be one of the first points of contact between the public and the service, gathering information, identifying needs and completing assessments, as well as sign posting people to other services. You will work alongside the qualified practitioners with a variety of tasks, including managing your own case load, assessing people’s needs and carrying out regular reviews under the relevant legislation.

One of the purposes of this role is to help ensure and maintain the high-quality service provision that the organisation offers. In your role, you will support the facilitation of transition pathways for new admissions to the service, plus contribute and participate in meeting the needs of existing people in service.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with [Employer hidden] Langdon members to maximise their potential for independence and promote their wellbeing. Promoting independence, choice and control is at the heart of everything we do.

2. Organisation Chart

Acting Social Work Team Manager

Social Care Social Care Social Care Practitioner Practitioner Practitioner

The below descriptions are not exhaustive lists however the main core duties are as follows:

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3. Key Tasks

• To work jointly with the team and using one’s own experience and initiative on applications to [Employer hidden] Langdon for services and support;
• To work in accordance with the [Employer hidden] Langdon assessment processes;
• To work collaboratively with the team in delivering [Employer hidden] Langdon’s aim to provide personalised services for members;
• To collect, accurately record, manage information systems, critically analyse all relevant information and take appropriate actions to fulfil statutory responsibilities to promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of the [Employer hidden] Langdon members;
• To complete Care Act 2014 compliant assessments and reviews;
• To work with individuals in accordance with Care Act 2014, statutory guidance and other appropriate legislation such as the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Human Rights Act 1998;
• To build partnership networks with other organisations such as the Local Authority;
• To raise awareness of our organisation and develop valuable links for the team and service.

4. Operational Tasks

• To ensure referrals and enquiries are responded to in a timely manner;
• Coordinate and attend admissions meetings;
• To support and have oversight of transition pathway, this includes development and coordination of transition plan;
• To support the facilitation of assessments for both new and existing [Employer hidden] Langdon members;
• To liaise and work with other partners, professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for [Employer hidden] Langdon members;
• To ensure that services have a coordinated and collaborative approach;
• To contribute to the Safeguarding processes;
• To contribute to [Employer hidden] Langdon’s Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs), process as and when required;
• To work with [Employer hidden] Langdon housing team to source suitable accommodation;
• To review finances, benefits and funding streams as applicable with any family and/or member;
• To attend placement reviews and support with the preparation of review documentation, as and when required.
• To support team members to create and amend members risk assessments, care plans and other relevant documentation;
• To attend professionals’ meetings, both internal and external at a variety of bases;
• To be able to commute as required within the role;
• To actively support the team by undertaking any other duties commensurate with the job or needs of the service that may not be explicit here.

5. Communications

• To be able to accurately record and articulate assessments and information as required;
• To be able to communicate using accurate evidence-based information in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements;
• To communicate effectively to a variety of audiences through written, verbal and other means of communication;
• To have competent IT skills.

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6. Key Values

In addition to undertaking the duties as outlined above, the post holder will be expected to adhere to the following:

• Organisational Values To behave in accordance with the organisation’s values or Respect, Integrity, Community and Excellence.
• Equality & Diversity To act in accordance with the Organisations Equality & Diversity Policy, which is designed to prevent discrimination of any kind.
• Health & Safety Ensure that all duties are carried out in line with the Organisation’s Health & Safety Policy.
• Risk Management Responsible for reporting complaints, incidents and near misses through the appropriate reporting procedures. Responsibility for attending health & safety training as required. Responsibility for assisting with risk assessments.

7. Note

This job description outlines the roles, duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to detail all specific tasks. [Employer hidden] Langdon reserves the right to alter the content of this job description to reflect the changing needs of the organisation, but is a correct reflection of the main duties of the post at the time of writing.

8. Acceptance

I agree to undertake the duties of the job in accordance with the above.

Signed: …………………………………………………….. (Post Holder)

Name: ………………………………………………………. (Print)

Date: …………………….

Signed: …………………………………………………….. (Line Manager)

Name: ………………………………………………………. (Print)

Date: …………………….

This document is to be signed and returned to the HR Department on your appointment and/or at the review point for [Employer hidden] Langdon Job Descriptions. The signed copy will be retained on your Personnel File.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Social Care Practitioner

Essential Desirable

Qualifications  GCSE or equivalent in  Social care qualification English language to grade C to NVQ level 2 or above.

or above  Working towards social work qualification.



Knowledge and Experience  Relevant experience in a  Knowledge of social care setting. Deprivation of Liberty

 Previous experience of Safeguards.

working with adults with  Knowledge of Mental Learning Disabilities and Capacity Act, 2005.

Autism.  Knowledge of the Human

 Experience or knowledge of Rights Act 1998.

undertaking assessments

and devising care plans.  Knowledge of Care Act

2014.

 Knowledge of adult

Safeguarding procedures’

and relevant legislation.

 Ability and commitment to

understanding and

managing challenging

behaviour

Communication and People  Ability to communicate

Skills verbally in a competent and

sensitive manner to

individuals and groups.

 Ability to work in

partnership with other

professionals within and

outside of organisation.

 Ability to relate to

vulnerable adults and their

families.

 Able to maintain strict

confidentiality.

 Be an open-minded

individual with a flexible and

adaptable attitude whilst

managing challenges with a

calm and patient

demeanour.

 Be respectful and mindful of

individuals faiths and

beliefs.

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Organisation Skills

• Ability to manage a varied workload and effectively prioritise demands.
• Able to work autonomously, and as part of a team.

Specialist Skills

• Ability to produce  Experience of producing comprehensive written detailed evidence-based reports and assessments to assessments and reports a high standard. to a high standard.
• Able to understand complex information.
• The ability to use own initiative and problem solving skills.
• Willing to undertake a range of tasks.
• Ability and knowledge to use various IT applications such as Microsoft applications including outlook, Microsoft teams, word etc.

Other

• Candidates should indicate  Valid clean, full UK an acceptance of and driving licence. commitment to the Clear DBS.
• principles underlying
• [Employer hidden] Langdon’s Equality
• and Diversity plus Health
• and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to seek support if required.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.

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