Secondment
Fulltime, 37 Hours Per Week
INTERNAL DCC EMPLOYEES ONLY
Secondment opportunity until 31st March 2023 to work in a different team and experience rural community working for your own personal development.BLIS (Braunton, Lynton, Ilfracombe and South Molton) Social Care Team - The Team:The BLIS team are based across offices in the community hospitals at Ilfracombe and South Molton, and also work remotely. We cover a large area including some rural communities as well as towns and villages across North Devon.
Our team is closely connected with NHS teams, other social care teams, district councils, housing and equipment providers. We are an enthusiastic supportive team made up of social care assessors, Social workers and occupational therapists. The team carry out assessments face to face in the person’s own home and virtually using other forms of technology.The Role: 30-37 hours per weekYou will be part of a friendly, supportive and experienced team with regular peer support, supervision, appraisal, team meetings and a commitment to learning and development, having access to regular CPD sessions. You will have the opportunity to travel around the very scenic North Devon to assess and support the people that we work with.You will be assessing the needs of adults with a wide range of disabilities and health conditions across North Devon. Clinical responsibilities include enabling people to maximise their independence and potential, as well as increasing their safety through reducing and managing risk to themselves and their carers.You will be required to hold and manage a caseload and provide a person-centred service through assessment and review within the context of local government policy and legislation.We are looking for enthusiastic Social Work professionals across Devon who can evidence a commitment to strengths-based practice, a real pride in their profession and passion for delivering a social care pathway to individuals accessing secondary mental health services.DutiesDelivering a social care pathway in line with the requirements of the Care Act 2014;A strong focus on offering a personalised and person-centred approach to assessment, support planning, safeguarding and review;Strong, effective communication skills as you will be working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary sector organisations;Commitment to involving service users and carers in the delivery of a high quality and equitable service
About youAn experienced and qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW, BA Hons, MA or equivalent) who is registered to practice with Social Work England.You will have completed the Assessed First Year in (post-qualifying) Social Work practice, if appropriate, and can demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development as we are committed to supporting you to look at post-qualifying opportunities during your career with us.Bringing a comprehensive working knowledge of the issues currently impacting on social care delivery, you will be up-to-date with policy and practice development.The roles require travelling significant distances, sometimes in urgent situations and without prior notice, in a rural environment where public transport may not be available.You will need to hold a current full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
This post is being offered as a Secondment opportunity. Please ensure you obtain agreement from your line manager prior to making an application, as this is essential for your application to be considered.
For further information on this role, please contact Jenny Smith at jennifer.smith@devon.gov.uk or 01392 388643.
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