Senior Practitioner

Adult Senior Practitioner - Localities Front Door

Haringey

£36/hr

Start date: ASAP

Full Time: Mon - Fri 36/hr

Hatched Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Adults Social Worker / Senior Practitioner in the Haringey area. 3 - 6 months contract.

Job Purpose:

1. To provide case management, guidance, support and expert advice to social care staff, students, and partner staff as and when required, maintaining the highest level of professional service.

2. Assess and prioritise incoming referrals, from members of the public or other professionals or services: formulate an appropriate response and take action tore solve or refer as appropriate.

3. To provide professional supervision for social care staff including undertaking regular case file audits, and to identify continuing professional development and training needs of the staff working with the Team Manager to meet these needs.

Main Responsibilities

1. To support the Team Manager in managing the Team to deliver high quality customer services to the public relating to adult social care and safeguarding, ensuring all customer service targets are met.

2. To work collaboratively with other managers across Adult Services and the wider health and social care system to maximise independence and improve outcomes for service

3. To refer for relevant assessments as required e.g. Care Act Assessment, Human Rights Assessment, Risk Assessment, Carers Assessment to support individuals with particularly complex needs

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

1. Substantial post qualification experience of working in statutory Health or social Care Setting, preferably in a multidisciplinary team, undertaking assessments, care planning and reviews to maximise independence

2. Detailed knowledge and understanding of legislative and contextual framework affecting the work of the team(s) acquired through experience in relevant / specific field.

3. Experience of managing and motivating staff including performance management and staff development to deliver high quality results

4. Experience of identifying and managing risk, planning appropriate interventions and an ability to advise practitioners n this process