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.
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.
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.
Posted by Service Care Solutions - Social Work • £33/hr to £41/hr
Wrexham Council are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join their team within the Older People Services.
The successful candidate will manage an allocated caseload, undertake assessments, develop care and support plans, and work in partnership with all services to ensure best use of resources.
They will also be responsible for ensuring practice and subsequent decisions safeguard the welfare of adults at risk and children at risk of immediate harm.