The support we offer is tailored to the individual client's needs and encourages independence and community engagement.This is an exciting time to join our Tower Hamlets extra care service, as we solidify our presence in the borough.
Are you passionate about empowering them to improve their quality of life, while supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations?Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support.
Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care needs?
Manage a caseload of disabled children and young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way.
Work with the service users and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in society.
Main duties and responsibilities
Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation.
Manage a case load of children in care, conducting assessments, and developing care plans in collaboration with children, families, and carers.
General
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct support to children in care, as well as working closely with foster carers, residential staff, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team.