About the Role:
We are seeking a qualified Adults Practice Supervisor to work in the Locality Team in Oxfordshire County Council.
This post is based in Adult Social Care and the post holder will be required to work collaboratively across adult social care and other partner agencies to support and promote strong communities. We aim to make a real difference to the people and communities we serve, both now and for the future, whilst ensuring that we are delivering value for money. Support is delivered through a strength-based approach to create opportunities, build resilience and long-term support networks so that people live their lives as successfully, independently, and as safely as possible
Key Responsibilities:
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Work within the requirements of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, and any other relevant legislation, guidance and codes of practice, providing personalised information and advice to individuals, families and their carers.
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Use and support other team members in strength-based approaches, ensuring that in responding to eligible needs all options including the use of informal support networks, community resources, and the assessment of equipment, adaptations and Occupational Therapy are explored in order to achieve identified outcomes.
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To undertake timely proportionate assessments, reviews and professional interventions and other duties relating to individuals, families and carers.
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Ensure support plans are reflective of the individuals needs and outcomes by providing a clear breakdown of how these are being met, regardless of determination of eligibility.
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Identify and make necessary arrangements where an individual would benefit from services which will improve and maintain independence, in particular reablement services and basic equipment including Assistive Technology to meet needs and reduce risk.
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To make telephone enquiries, undertake face to face visits in the community, facilitate clinics and be responsible for the management and prioritisation of a caseload.
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To participate in duty including telephone and emergency advice.
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Fulfill the role of a trusted assessor; making an assessment of when to involve another social/health care professional where a specialist assessment, skill or intervention is required.
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Carry out safeguarding enquiries in accordance with the Care Act 2014, local procedures and within the principles of ‘making safeguarding personal’. Where required, to act as a Safeguarding Manager.
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Where required to provide a lead in chairing and coordinating complex investigations and case work.
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Identify and apply legal and professional knowledge and skills, balancing protection and risk using relevant decision-making and intervention to protect those at risk whilst promoting individuals to manage their own risk.
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Maintain comprehensive, accurate and professionally defensible records of work undertaken, to ensure compliance with organisational guidelines and professional standards. Where required write court reports and mental health tribunal reports and give evidence during legal proceedings.
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Contribute to the development of the service i.e. by communicating new ideas or practice issues through means such as supervision, briefings, completion of council surveys, and team meetings.
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Provide supervision to identified staff or students in line with OCC Supervision Policy, overseeing their continuous professional development and training needs.
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Support/respond and adhere to comments and complaints policies and procedures as required through attending the complaint meetings and implementing any learning actions and outcomes.
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Work within departmental policies, procedures and guidelines including but not limited to Data Protection Act, confidentiality and information sharing protocols.
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Take ownership of and responsibility for delivering against team and individual performance targets.
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Actively engage in continuous professional development in order to maintain professional registration including the following roles: Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Practice Educator and Best Interest, Mental Capacity Assessor.
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To deputise for the Team Manager as required.
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To act as a lead in an area of expertise / special interest. (i.e. Assistive Technology, Autism, Safeguarding/MARAC/Mental Capacity Act).
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To be accountable for the scrutiny and authorisation of the commitment of financial resources within the scheme of delegation.
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To understand the performance requirements of the team and department.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker
- Registered with Social Work England
- Eligible to work in the UK
Interested?
For more information on this role or to apply, get in touch with our vendor department who will arrange for a specialist consultant to get in contact with you:
0203 906 8670