Assistant Practitioner

~ Assistant Practitioner ~

We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in Peckham area who are seeking a Assistant Practitioner to join their Children & Adults Services.

The All Age Disability (0-25) / Learning Disability (25+) service provides a comprehensive and integrated social care pathway for Children and Young People with Disabilities and for adults with Learning Disabilities.

Contract - 3-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract.

Full Time Hours - 35 Hours per week.

Location - SE15.

Rate of Pay - £19 - £24 per hour - Negotiable depending on experience.

** Ideally looking for someone who has just completed their Social Work degree and has no ASYE would be ideal for the role. ***

Main Duties:

• The Assistant Practitioner role is assigned cases on a rolling basis to review clients to ensure outcome focused goals are being achieved in order to increase or maintain their independence and wellbeing.
• To provide support to the Social Workers within the team, aiding them in implementing support plans and supporting service users with achieving their identified goals.
• Providing interventions as part of the review function for the service; completing strength based review documents and updating outcome focused support planning and take part in safeguarding enquiries as appropriate.

Accountabilities:

• Undertake reviews both inside and outside of the area, ensuring that an individuals care and support plans are updated and outcome focused and relevant to the individuals identified goals.
• Ensure both Children's and Adults statutory requirements are met for reviews, and undertake direct work with service users and their families/carers in line with established support plans.
• Identify through supervision where cases require further assessment and re-allocation to a social worker.
• Promote access to paid employment, training, rehabilitation, social and leisure opportunities as part of promoting each person's independence and social inclusion.
• Identify risk and undertake risk assessments where safeguarding concerns are evidenced or suspected.

Experience Needed:

• Complete Short Breaks Reviews.
• Supporting Social Workers.
• Local Authority / Public Sector.

*We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity*

To apply for this role please email & call Dane on 01772 954 200.