It should noted that a key aspect of the contract is to co-produce a new practice framework for strength based practice with staff and people with lived experience which builds upon our Adult Social Care Vision.
This is a 3 month contract as the Principal Social Worker to improve strength based practice across Bexley Adult Social Care following feedback from an LGA peer review and building on the work with the public sector consultancy firm Impower in relation to this.
As the Principal Social Worker consultant you will lead Adult Social Care in ensuring there is good quality practice and continued professional development with strength based practice and self-directed support being at the centre of social work delivery.
Arrange timely move-on for CEYP into settled social and private rented sector accommodation into settled homes.
To provide a bespoke move on casework service supporting households to access agreed move-on options including, but not limited to, support with bidding, qualifying offers, and access to supported accommodation.
Work collaboratively with agencies externally and internally while advocating and negotiating on behalf of CEYP some with multiple and complex needs, to access appropriate services and engage in long-term housing options.