Job summary
Stacey, anAssistant Care Manager in the team, says"I enjoy working as an ACM as it is an opportunity to work within the social care sector - helping people with varying needs, supporting them to meet their outcomes and striving to make a difference. I really enjoy working in the team because of the wealth of experience my colleagues hold and the supportive nature of every member of staff"
You will receive regular, supportive and reflective supervision from senior social work colleagues, but you will also need to use your own initiative where appropriate. There would be some requirement to work flexibly, out of office hours to assist customers, carers and families and you will be required to travel throughout the county including locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport.
Main duties of the job
Salary:£27,334 to £29,777 per annumWorking pattern: Full time 37 hours per weekContract type:PermanentLocation:Worthing General HospitalInterview Dates:12th & 15th July
OurAssistant Care Managers have a really supportive working environment and inductions are well planned with help from across the team. There are 25 members in theWorthing Hospital Social Work Team so whether it's in person, on the phone or even in the chat group there is always someone on hand to help.
You will be working across the Acute ward, A&E, Community Hospitals, and assessing people in their own homes; providing advice and guidance to those people who access or need the service.. As well asassessing you will be completing plans, implementing and monitoring care packages, although there is a focus on short term support you will also be carrying out reviews for long term support.To be successful in this role you will need to use your initiative and demonstrate personal resilienceas you could have exposure to challenging behaviours from people who access or need the service.
An important part of the role isaccurate records of all of the amazing work you have undertaken, and produce reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences including meetings, conferences, court, panels and other agencies.
About us
West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day.Thisis a great opportunity to join us as an Assistant Care Managerin friendlyWorthing Hospital Social Work Team that prides itself on their supportive culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the job
In this exciting opportunity, you will, under guidance and regular supervision provide a social work support service to those people who access or need the service, to include assessment, planning and review within the Supporting Lives, Connecting People framework. You will manage a challenging and complex portfolio of casework, attending multi-disciplinary meetings and working in partnership with our Health, Community and Third Sector colleagues.
You will receive regular, supportive and reflective supervision from senior social work colleagues, but you will also need to use your own initiative where appropriate. There would be some requirement to work flexibly, out of office hours to assist customers, carers and families and you will be required to travel throughout the county including locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport.
What youll need to succeed
For this role, you will be required to assess, plan, implement and monitor care packages in accordance with statutory requirements and departmental procedures. You will also be required to use your initiative where appropriate, in a context of good support and reflective supervision. An awareness of the policies, practices and procedures in relation to Social Work and a good understanding of the role as part of the wider community and voluntary sector is required. There is a requirement to have good up-to-date working knowledge of legislations relevant to the specialist area of the post. Demonstration of good resilience is required as you could have exposure to challenging behaviours from people who access or need the service.
Key responsibilities
Deliver a professional service and operate in accordance with Social Work England Codes of Practice.
Assess, plan, implement and review packages of care and ensure the effective implementation of departmental policies and procedures in accordance with statutory requirements.
Develop a good knowledge of all relevant services in the area and establish rapport with relevant partner agencies.
Provide advice and guidance to those people who access or need the service. This may include participating in an access point/duty system under guidance.
Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken and produce reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences including meetings, conferences, court, panels and other agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the job
In this exciting opportunity, you will, under guidance and regular supervision provide a social work support service to those people who access or need the service, to include assessment, planning and review within the Supporting Lives, Connecting People framework. You will manage a challenging and complex portfolio of casework, attending multi-disciplinary meetings and working in partnership with our Health, Community and Third Sector colleagues.
You will receive regular, supportive and reflective supervision from senior social work colleagues, but you will also need to use your own initiative where appropriate. There would be some requirement to work flexibly, out of office hours to assist customers, carers and families and you will be required to travel throughout the county including locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport.
What youll need to succeed
For this role, you will be required to assess, plan, implement and monitor care packages in accordance with statutory requirements and departmental procedures. You will also be required to use your initiative where appropriate, in a context of good support and reflective supervision. An awareness of the policies, practices and procedures in relation to Social Work and a good understanding of the role as part of the wider community and voluntary sector is required. There is a requirement to have good up-to-date working knowledge of legislations relevant to the specialist area of the post. Demonstration of good resilience is required as you could have exposure to challenging behaviours from people who access or need the service.
Key responsibilities
Deliver a professional service and operate in accordance with Social Work England Codes of Practice.
Assess, plan, implement and review packages of care and ensure the effective implementation of departmental policies and procedures in accordance with statutory requirements.
Develop a good knowledge of all relevant services in the area and establish rapport with relevant partner agencies.
Provide advice and guidance to those people who access or need the service. This may include participating in an access point/duty system under guidance.
Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken and produce reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences including meetings, conferences, court, panels and other agencies.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a multi-agency environment to deliver a service to those people who access or need the service.
- Ability to communicate complicated or sensitive information to a range of audiences to achieve positive outcomes; to be able to communicate clearly with customers reflecting the service objectives and standards.
- Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.
- Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.
Desirable
- An awareness of the policies, practices and procedures relevant to Social Work.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing support/working with people in a Social Care environment.
- Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency setting.
- Experience of the assessment and review process of care packages.
- Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to individual pieces of work.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Care. (Desirable)
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in a multi-agency environment to deliver a service to those people who access or need the service.
- Ability to communicate complicated or sensitive information to a range of audiences to achieve positive outcomes; to be able to communicate clearly with customers reflecting the service objectives and standards.
- Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.
- Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.
Desirable
- An awareness of the policies, practices and procedures relevant to Social Work.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing support/working with people in a Social Care environment.
- Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency setting.
- Experience of the assessment and review process of care packages.
- Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to individual pieces of work.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Care. (Desirable)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
