As a Reassessment team social worker, you will be based at Tribeca House with colleagues from other teams to reassess needs and risks of people with assessed Learning Disability/Mental Health needs and their families and carers and provide a range of Social Work interventions. A main focus of our work is ensuring value for money and we are looking for someone with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people and service providers while maintaining professional independence and strong Social Work values. You will be working with people to develop innovative packages of support to promote their independence and high levels of collaborative risk management, developing opportunities in the community making a real difference to the lives of service users.
The Reassessment Team provides specialist Learning Disability and Mental Health focussed reassessments for people with complex needs in a range of settings from community to specialist accommodation. The role requires: A comprehensive understanding of the Care Act, needs assessment and complex care planning. An understanding of risk assessments, risk management skills, The Mental Health Act (1983) and The Mental Capacity Act (2005). As well as a clear understanding of safeguarding.
The team holds high caseloads of shorter term work, ensuring value for money is maintained at every level.
For more information or an informal discussion please contact Billy Edwards Team Manager or email Billy.Edwards@leeds.gov.uk. Please submit your interest as to why you would like to work in the Reassessment Team along with your skills and abilities via the applications portal by the (2 weeks from date of advert posting). No more than one sheet A4.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
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Job Description - PO1
Job Purpose Under the general direction of a Team Manager, and with support from senior workers, provide a high quality and comprehensive, value for money focussed social work service to adults, carers and community in accordance with the organisational needs, policy and practices of the Directorate and within statutory guidelines.
The post holder must at all times carry out responsibilities within the City Council’s Policies and Procedures, in particular the Council Policies on Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, and also within the Social Work England Professional Standards.
Core Responsibilities
* The core function of the team is to consider value for money and least restrictive practice in all support packages that are reassessed.
* To carry a caseload and undertake reassessment of service users and carer needs ensuring value for money whilst using a person centred approach in accordance with agreed statutory and directorate procedures.
* Responsible for carefully and critically analysing information to support the ongoing needs of service users, their families and carers to ensure value for money for the council.
* To be mindful of the Safeguarding framework while reassessing complex and restrictive packages of care.
* Provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on an analysis of complex evidence which can be used within the legal context.
* Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required.
* Use management information systems, keeping them up to date and able to provide concise and accurate information about circumstances and plans within the limits 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 an 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.
* Responsible for planning and negotiating a range of appropriate services and interventions that meet the needs of service users within delegated levels of responsibility considering value for money.
* 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.
* To work to and within the prescribed national Professional Capabilities Framework.
* 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.
* To participate in training and development activities that ensures up to date knowledge, skills, and continuous professional development.
* To 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.
* To actively promote and support Leeds City Council’s and Directorate policies on Equality and Diversity.
* To undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and purpose of the job as may be determined by the directorate.
Responsibilities
* Carry out value for money work through case allocations.
* Undertake Community Care assessments. 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.
* Work with adults, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.
* 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.
* Manage an allocated caseload of service users, regularly monitor, review and evaluate changes in service user needs and ensure that all services contribute effectively to the support plan and remain an effective use of resources.
* Work with relevant agencies, including the convening and chairing of meetings.
* Work to be undertaken with supervision and guidance from the Team Manager. This may include elements of co-working more challenging/complex casework alongside more experienced workers.
* Undertake Mental Capacity Act Assessments as set out in statute, document and evidence assessments as required within statutorily defined time frames and make recommendations for authorisation.
Qualifications Appropriate professional qualification (RLDN, BSc, BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent). Registration with Social Work England upon commencement in post and maintain registration.
Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
* Able to effectively plan, manage, prioritise and evaluate work with users.
* Able to communicate and pass information effectively, accurately and concisely with a range of partners and services users, carers and colleagues.
* Able to engage individuals, families, carers and workers from other agencies.
* Able to identify appropriate social work interventions in order to promote positive change.
* Ability to devise and implement service and support plans.
* Ability to assess the needs of and work with individuals and groups using a person centred approach.
* Ability to maintain accurate service user records, assessments and follow policy and procedure.
* Able to record, evidence and communicate using technology.
* Able to exercise individual judgement, assess risk and consult where and when appropriate.
* Ability to make proactive use of Supervision to reflect critically on practice and explore different approaches to work and understand the boundaries of professional accountability.
* Ability to chair routine or less complex meetings.
* Appropriate social work professional qualification (RLDN, BSc, BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
* Knowledge of the range of theories and models for Social Work intervention with individuals, families, groups and communities.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation appropriate to the needs of service users from a wide range of backgrounds.
* Awareness of the broad range of factors that impact on service users and families e.g. drugs, alcohol domestic violence.
* Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of statutory and voluntary agencies.
* Basic awareness of IT systems including Microsoft Office, Internet and Email.
* Knowledge of current trends, policies, legislation and regulatory bodies in relation to vulnerable people within a social care setting.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the needs and wishes of individuals, families and carers as appropriate.
* Demonstrate an awareness of needs and safeguarding issues associated with vulnerable people.
* Demonstrate an understanding of diversity issues within local communities.
* Report Writing and Communications Skills.
* Experience of implementing a person centred focused approach.
* Demonstrated creativity in tackling and solving problems.
* Experience of advocacy and user involvement.
* Experience of using initiative and a commitment to developing services.
* Use of reflective practice techniques to critically analyse information to inform decision making and planning.
* Producing written records and reports to a high standard for a variety of purposes with language suited to function.
* Application of information gathering skills to make and contribute to assessments.
* Experience of using supervision effectively.
* Experience of devising, implementing and reviewing support plans.
* Identify and take account of the significance of diversity on the lives of people and show application of this understanding in practice.
* Registration with Social Work England upon commencement in post and maintain yearly registration.
Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics
* Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
* Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
* Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
* Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
* Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
* Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
* Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
* Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
* Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
* The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
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