Assistant Practitioner
Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: 36 hours a week
Rate: £24.54 umbrella an hour (£19 PAYE an hour)
Southwark Council are looking for an Assistant Practitioner to join their Adult's Service. As an Assistant Practitioner you will:
* Undertake reviews both inside and outside of Southwark, ensuring that an individuals care and support plans are updated and outcome focused and relevant to the individuals identified goals
* Ensure statutory requirements are met for reviews, and undertake direct work with service users and their families/carers
* 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
Requirements
* Knowledge of the principles of empowerment and promoting independence
* Knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance and the social work and care management practice
* Knowledge of disabilities and the impact they can have on individuals' lives
* Experience of formulating and implementing support plans and reviewing their effectiveness
* Experience of supporting service users to identify and realise their goals
* Experience of safeguarding
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