Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Assist as a team member in the effective assessment, implementation and review of

individual care plans for service users in the Centre or in the Community.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain a warm, caring and stimulating environment in which service users can receive good physical, emotional, social and intellectual care

2. Act as a key worker to a number of service users, working in partnership with them and any other relevant persons to identify needs and co-ordinate/implement their individual care plans

3. As key worker contribute to the process of assessment, implementation, recording and reviewing of individual care plans to the standards identified in the service specification

4. Maintain effective record systems to enable the preparation of Social Work reports for Court Reviews, Planning Meetings etc.

5. Liaise with other professional staff and relevant external people, so that appropriate resources may be identified and mobilised for the benefit of the individual

6. Be aware of and comply with statutory requirements, group policies, equal opportunities and any other regulation and procedure. Identify problems and service deficiencies by the continuous review of service user needs and make recommendations for improvement so as to contribute to the achievement of the overall service objectives

NOTE

Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Manager from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Principal Responsibilities of the job.

This role is a flexible worker style and this means that the role will work at the most effective locations and at the most effective times, respecting the needs of the task, the customer, the individual and the team. Many services and customers span across the Borough and therefore you may be required to work at any location in Cheshire West and Chester.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

What’s on offer

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work and experience of working
• Post qualified experience.
• Enhanced DBS/Update service.
• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
• Competitive Rates of pay
• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS completed.
• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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