Work with the service user 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.
Manage a caseload of disabled children or 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.
Main duties and responsibilities
Manage a complex and 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.
We are seeking a competent and experienced Children's Residential Support Worker to provide person centred care and support to children in a Children's Home - Solo Placement.
Netpex Ltd provides care & support to children and young people in various projects across London and the Counties.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties who has complex needs and must possess excellent communication skills, able to manage challenging behaviour.
To deliver and improve services for Children in Need, with a clear focus on those in need of protection and the wider safeguarding agenda through the provision of high-quality social work interventions and effective liaison with local partners.
General
To provide statutory assessments and interventions to young people aged 16-18 who would be considered as Southwark Judgements.
The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder.
Recent promotions, following investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are they are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to children in Medway.
Is that you?
Could you see yourself working with Medway Council
Medway are proud to be 'Good' and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for their Children, young people and families.