2 Months contract with a local authority

Hybrid working, min 2 days in office

Summary

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, guidance, and expert advice to social care staff and partners.
  
• Assess and prioritise incoming referrals, formulating appropriate responses.
  
• Conduct professional supervision and identify training needs for social care staff.
  
• Undertake emergency assessments for adults with complex care needs.
  
• Provide advice and guidance to customers and carers, adhering to legislative frameworks.
  
• Conduct Safeguarding Enquiries under the Care Act 2014 and manage complex cases.
  
• Chair safeguarding and strategy meetings as required.
  
• Assist in setting and implementing performance management frameworks.
  
• Support the Team Manager in prioritising work and managing service delivery.
  
• Use management information to assess and assure team performance.
  
• Identify service gaps and recommend improvements.
  
• Maintain high levels of professional expertise and offer guidance to staff.
  
• Ensure staff understand safeguarding policies and procedures.
  
• Support financial management and control of allocated budgets.
  
• Act as a role model and support team management responsibilities.
  
• Respond to member enquiries and feedback within agreed timescales.
  
• Collaborate with internal and external partners for integrated service delivery.
  
• Promote diversity, equality, and inclusion within the team.
  
• Comply with Health and Safety and Data Protection regulations.
  
• Undertake additional duties as required.
  

• Strong case management and supervisory skills.
  
• Experience in conducting complex assessments and safeguarding inquiries.
  
• Ability to prioritise and manage referrals effectively.
  
• Knowledge of legislative frameworks and council policies.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
• Experience in performance management and service improvement.
  
• Financial management skills and understanding of budget control.
  
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity.
  
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Data Protection regulations.
  
• Proficiency in IT and ability to use relevant software.