Social Work Assistant (Grade 5)

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.50

Working in the RAPID RESPONSE TEAM

1. To review and update knowledge policy and procedural frameworks and provide intervention in accordance with these.
2. To work with individuals, families, carer groups and communities to help them make informed change.
3. To assist users to enhance their independence and coping skills.
4. To be aware of risks in relation to child protection and protection of vulnerable adults and report these appropriately as required.
5. To implement support for individuals as previously assessed to meet their immediate needs.
6. To be aware of carers and request carer assessments as required.
7. To prepare for and participate in decision-making forums.
8. To manage and prioritise the workload, carry out duties using accountable considered judgement.
9. To feedback to the allocated case holder to inform ongoing assessment.
10. To contribute to the identification and agreement of outcomes required of the service.
11. To work in multidisciplinary and multi organisational teams and development of best practice within your role.
12. To work with colleagues to agree a team approach to individual cases.
13. To participate in duty rotas as appropriate.
14. To participate in supervision, appraisal and team meetings, identifying issues and possible solutions where discussion and decision required.
15. To work within the budget framework of the service to identify specific packages of care to respond to individual assessments.
16. To record and share client data in line with Council policy and procedure.
17. To use corporate systems to support core business and care management process.