2 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
The Senior Practitioner will provide high-quality professional leadership supervision and practice oversight within Adult Services. The post holder will ensure the effective delivery of statutory social work functions promote strengths-based and person-centred practice and support continuous improvement across the OSR Team within the Integrated Learning Disabilities Service.
The role includes supervision of staff management of complex cases safeguarding leadership and close partnership working across health housing and voluntary sector partners. The post holder will ensure practice is legally compliant outcome-focused and financially responsible.
Key Responsibilities
supervise appraise and manage the performance of allocated staff
allocate work monitor workloads and ensure timely and proportionate responses
support staff to maintain and develop high professional standards and reflective practice
promote strengths based practice personalisation and self directed support
manage a limited caseload of complex cases within the integrated learning disabilities service
undertake complex assessments reviews and support planning
ensure accurate and timely recording in line with statutory and departmental standards
lead or chair safeguarding adults enquiries meetings and best interest meetings
ensure compliance with safeguarding adults procedures legislation and local policy
provide practice guidance on care act mental capacity act dols mental health act and safeguarding
support legally literate transparent and service user led decision making
work in partnership with health housing commissioning and voluntary sector colleagues
contribute to integrated health and social care initiatives across hackney
deputise for the team manager when required
contribute to quality assurance activity audits and service improvement work
operate within agreed performance management and budgetary frameworks
maintain awareness of financial implications and promote cost effective practice
support staff development and identify training needs in collaboration with workforce development
attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary locality and management meetings
investigate and respond appropriately to complaints
promote equality inclusion and anti discriminatory practice
uphold council values and contribute to a one organisation approach
Requirements
degree in social work or equivalent
registered with social work england
enhanced dbs clearance
amhp or best interests assessor status desirable
post qualifying experience working with adults with learning disabilities and complex needs
strong knowledge of the care act mental capacity act dols mental health act and safeguarding
experience of supervising staff and managing performance
experience of chairing meetings and working in multi-disciplinary settings
understanding of strengths based practice and making safeguarding personal
experience of quality assurance and performance management
excellent written and verbal communication skills
ability to prioritise delegate and manage competing demands
strong analytical and decision making skills
ability to work flexibly and adapt to change
good IT and report writing skills
ability to work collaboratively across organisations
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