Senior Social Work Practitioner (LBR 12)

Location : Lynton House, Ilford.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £28.09.

HCPC Registration
To assist the Redbridge Council and North East London Foundation Trust fulfil its duties and responsibilities in relation to The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberties, Safeguarding and all other appropriate legislation.

Fundamental to fulfilling the responsibilities of this post is the ability to respond flexibly, positively and successfully to the ever-changing pressures which an integrated Health and Social Care service will face. This Job Description is a guide to the level and range of responsibilities the post holder will be expected to undertake initially. It is neither exhaustive nor inclusive and may be subject to changes in order to meet legislative requirements changing circumstances and business demands of the service.
The primary purpose of this role is to:
Support the manager, team and service by providing professional leadership within an integrated service.
Deputise for the team manager as required.
Assist with overall responsibility within the team for assessment, care/support planning and review of people with a range of needs and their carers, working within a multi-disciplinary framework.
Undertake the legal and statutory duties of the post as required by the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and any other relevant legislation.
Provides expert guidance on statutory duties, prepares court reports and attends court and court of protection hearings in order to provide expert evidence when necessary.
Provide expert advice and guidance within the team, specifically in relation to social care issues, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Provide and develop specific specialist knowledge relevant to your professional role.
Ensure people receive the required health and social care support within the community, prevent hospital admission and pro-actively work with the principles of admission avoidance.
Support people to maintain their independence within their home and the community by ensuring an asset based approach is used within assessments and support planning
To lead, support and work collaboratively with health colleagues to ensure people are discharged from hospital within agreed timeframes and with appropriate support mechanisms

Education/ qualifications
Experience of supervising students and/or staff in a statutory front-line social care or health setting.
Proven supervision skills, utilising a Reflective Model of practice.
Evidence of developing and maintaining good working practices with a wide range of customers and other stakeholders.
Experience of representing the service at multi-agency forums, making informed, sound decisions.
Experience of working effectively in a high pressure environment.
Experience of working with Adult service users and Carers.
Experience of managing complex cases and risk assessments.
Experience of safeguarding work including chairing of meetings.
Experience of work in relation to Mental Capacity and best interest decision making.
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary inter-agency framework
Experience of meeting performance targets and delivering service outcomes.

Skills:
Proven verbal and written communication skills, including the preparation and presentation of detailed reports and correspondence.
Effective listening skills.
Ability to deal with conflict and complaints.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Able to be resilient, handle information with adult safeguarding concerns that can be emotionally challenging for themselves and others.
Good organisational and supervisory skills.
Ability to manage, assist in managing and monitoring budgets/financial resources.
Manages time and prioritises work in an effective and productive way.
Manages own stress, remaining objective and stable in stressful situations.
Ability and skills to work alone and in a team.
Information Technology/computer skills including managing information systems, both paper based and electronic.