Senior Social Worker

Deputise for Team Manager in appropriate situations as deemed necessary. Lead in necessary multi-disciplinary meetings including but not limited to: conference calls within a hospital setting; chairing Best Interest meetings; Managing Officer for safeguarding enquiries; Chairing Safeguarding meeting; Response to system crisis (market management, LSE); lead and direct accordingly Maintain specialist knowledge in practice areas, including but not limited to: Practice Education; AMHP; BIA; Collaboration with other organisations to work in partnership for outcomes for adults; Contribute to the development of integrated services across health & social Care. Commissioning cycle (LSE,

Market failure) this would include

Use of data and analysis for example; transition cohorts mapped against available services/accommodation demand/CHC potential & forecasting Identification of resource gaps and seek opportunities to address these Micro brokerage for non-commissioned services Formally supervise a number of non-registered social care staff. Informally supervise all Social work team staff as described above. Application of the revised supervision policy across the team. HR Process (AL/sickness). Ensure Social Work England CPD Standards are complied with.

Practice development

continuous learning and learning to shape practice of both qualified and non-qualified staff. Maintain links with Principle Social Worker to identify and promote Social Work practice within the organisation and in line with Social Work Professional standards, which encompasses practice development on a day to day basis. Oversee complex cases, including fulfilment of the Managing Officer role for safeguarding cases, and where a specialism requires, hold a small complex caseload in response to differentiation. Ensure appropriate records are kept up to date and accurate and to a standard commensurate with the requirements of the profession.

Responsibility to manage resources

apply principles of Best Value by embedding an asset-based approach. Allocation and prioritisation of work. Management of sensitive data. Leadership and responsibility for the adults journey within the Social Care System. Leading practice forum/case discussions. Ensure assessors skill set is developed to support meaningful interventions with service users. Integrate PCF domains into Social Work approaches and practice; encompassing Promote decision making within and outside the organisation. Promote critical application of professional ethics. Promote positive approaches to diversity providing guidance and challenge as required. Model and contribute to development of best practice in use of power and authority within your sphere of influence. Model and promote best practice in applying human and civil rights in complex situations. Model, demonstrate and promote professionalism when working with adults with care and support needs. Recognised by BASW in areas of Social Work that require specific practice skills and approaches. Any other duties appropriate to the post.