Job Ref: 215747374

Date: 2022-02-07 09:21:26

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Buckinghamshire are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join there adult safeguarding team.

Main Duties:

Following referral, to establish the client's eligibility for assessment and determine the level of assessment required.
To undertake complex assessments in conjunction with the client and/or their carers.
Together with the client and/or their carers, to produce a care plan to meet the needs of the client which takes account of Departmental policies, guidelines and procedures.
To use the existing market place in order to obtain the most appropriate and cost effective supplier of services consistent with the needs of the client.
To ensure that the agreed care plan can be provided within the available budget.
To monitor the care being provided to ensure that needs are continuing to be met.
To re-assess clients' needs periodically and, when appropriate, to amend the care plan following consultations with the clients and/or their carers.
To provide on-going support and advice to clients and their carers.
To identify areas of need which cannot be met and to systematically record and report the unmet need to the Team Manager.
To bring to the notice of the Team Manager any instances of perceived failure of a provider to deliver the agreed level of service.
To undertake duties under the Mental Health Act as appropriate.
To maintain all necessary records and documentation in line with Departmental administration procedures and use computerised information systems.
To take part in the Team Duty System where appropriate.
May be responsible for the supervision and appraisal of a number of staff within a team.
To assist with the production of standards of practice and training and development activities.
To take part in working groups, sub-groups, etc. both within and outside the Department.
To assist with the production of quality standards and performance measures and to ensure that they are adhered to.
To undertake such other appropriate responsibilities as may be delegated from time to time by the Team Manager.
To comply with all health and safety guidelines.
To be aware of the Council's aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
To participate in the Council's performance management processes

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