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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Undertake assessment of service user and carer needs using a person centred approach in accordance with agreed statutory and directorate procedures
- Provide advice, support and guidance on casework to less experienced team members.
- Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required; give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings.
- Assist in the planning and developing of future services and policies and promote innovative ways of developing support to service users.
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Supervise students and offer support to trainees and other team members.
- On the basis of assessed needs and risks and, using a person centred approach, devise and implement emergency support plans which correspond to the assessed needs of service users, their families and carers in line with procedures.
- Analyse information to support the ongoing needs of service users, their families and carers.
- Use a Safeguarding framework to log, investigate and manage risks where individuals have experienced or are likely to experience significant harm.
- Provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on analysis of complex evidence which can be used within the legal context.
- Use management information systems, keeping them up to date and able to provide concise and accurate information about circumstances and plans within the requirements of data protection.
- Be compliant with relevant governance, policy and procedures.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals within the directorate and partner agencies to ensure integrated, holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the care management and safeguarding of service users.
- Contribute to the promotion of improved outcomes for individuals, families, carers and groups from diverse and disadvantaged communities.
- Be responsible for understanding and applying all relevant practice standards, policies and procedures. Maintain an awareness of related theories and legislation. Disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard of service.
- Be responsible for planning and negotiating a range of appropriate services and interventions that meet the needs of service users within delegated levels of responsibility.
- Identify and implement strategies for responding appropriately to concerns about practice or procedures, seeking guidance if required.
- Appropriately participate in meetings and relevant forums and convene and chair multi agency meetings in line with procedures.
- Organise work activities taking account of the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities ensuring statutory legislation and service priorities are met.
- Work to and within the prescribed national Professional Capabilities Framework
- Participate in training and development activities that ensures up to date knowledge, skills, and continuous professional development.
- Comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council and Directorate policies and procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under Health and Safety policy and procedures
- Actively promote and support Leeds City Council’s and Directorate policies on Equality and Diversity
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and purpose of the job as may be determined by the directorate.
- Work to the prescribed standards for service provision and maintain performance and develop practice and experience in line with personal targets as agreed with line manager through supervision and appraisal.
- Provide professional advice and support to colleagues, including newly qualified Social Workers. Supervise, support and provide development for trainee AMHPs.
- Work in a cross section of social work teams, through secondments etc. to continually develop and consolidate knowledge base and level of skills to meet the ever changing needs of individuals, their families and carers.
- Under the direction of the Team Manager, undertake specific pieces of work in relation to customer feedback, representations, complaints, multi agency projects or service developments and make recommendations or action plans to implement these to improve service delivery.
- Make recommendations to the Team Manager and contribute to the development of capacity within the community
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undertake a range of complex Community Care assessments. Investigate complaints of alleged neglect and/or abuse of adults. Undertake safeguarding investigations in accordance with legislative requirements and Multi-agency Safeguarding procedures. Undertake risk assessments, identify needs and options.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers: provide advice and support: promote independence and early intervention, as necessary; help resolve conflict, where appropriate.
- Contribute to the enhanced screening of new referrals and people already in receipt of services.
- Work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.
- Where necessary work in the court arena with appropriate support to obtain and implement court orders
- Construct value for money care packages; commission a range of services for individuals, groups and communities designed to minimise risk and improve quality of life for service users and their carers.
- Contribute to the development of practice and services through participation in workshops, and consultations.
- Carry out specific pieces of work on cases that are allocated to workers in other teams.
- Undertake the Practice Educator Level 2 role and assess and manage the work of trainee AMHPs.
- Cover shifts on a rota basis, responding to new referrals, assessing urgency of requests and support, if appropriate, implementing actions to meet immediate needs.
- As a qualified and experienced AMHP, undertake assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007) in a variety of settings.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERS - TRANSITIONS TEAM
- To contribute to the common assessment framework and future needs planning for young people aged 14+
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERS – MENTAL HEALTH
- Work with people aged 18+ with Mental Health issues
- Participate in the Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) rota.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERS – ADULT EMERGENCY DUTY TEAM
- Contribute to the provision of an out-of-hours city-wide high quality emergency social work service for all client groups in accordance with the organisational needs, policy and practices within Adult Social Care and within statutory guidelines. This largely involves lone working.
- Undertake assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Fully participate in the EDT Duty rota.
- Working within safeguarding procedures, to make enquiries and manage risks where adults have experienced or are likely to experience significant harm.
- Provide a crisis response to carers who are in need of an urgent provision to alleviate a situation.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERS – PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT
- Manage a specific caseload of disabled adults who have multifaceted and complex needs where specialist knowledge is required e.g. Effect of medical condition, available resources etc
- Offer advice, information and support to colleagues in dealing with disabled adults who have multifaceted and complex needs.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER – TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
- Manage a specific caseload of complex brain injury cases and support colleagues who work with people with brain injury.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER – AREA MENTAL HEALTH
- To provide a care management and social work service for adults (aged 18+) with mental health and other complex social care needs.
- To provide advice, consultation, and professional advice to those trained to undertake Adult Safeguarding, Approved Mental Health Professional, Best Interests Assessor and Mental Capacity Act duties and/or assessments.
- To offer supervision, advice, and guidance to others within the Area Office including OT’s, Social Workers (Care Managers), and unqualified staff in ensuring the delivery of a safe and outcome-oriented service to those with mental and physical health needs. This will include work with individuals with complex and challenging needs who may represent a risk to themselves and/or others.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SENIOR WORKER – CRISIS ASSESSMENT SERVICE
- To carry out Mental Health Act Assessments of people detained on Section 136 and in other settings.
- To work alongside health colleagues in screening, assessment, and provision of crisis management, for people referred to the service who are in mental health crisis.
- To develop and maintain expertise in planning the acute care of people with serious mental health problems, including the management of people at significant risk of suicide.
- To provide a service, which is in line with the team operational policy i.e. client focused, accessible and responsive.
As a Senior Social Worker/AMHP, you will bring to the role:
- Degree or equivalent in Social Work
- Registered with Social Work England
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualifications
- An enthusiasm to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
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