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.
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.
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.
Model good practice setting expectations for others, continuing to develop specialisms and act as champions across the services in their area of expertise.
Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, striking a balance between support and control, liaising with a wide range of professionals.
Manage complex caseloads and offer expert opinion within the organization and to others.
Connect2Kent are currently seeking for a Social Worker to join an on-going temporary assignment for Kent County Council's Kinship & Fostering Assessment Team.
Community Elderly Occupational Therapist Kent Band 6/7
Community Elderly Occupational Therapist: Hunter AHP have a great opportunity in Kent, for an experienced Occupational Therapist to do a community role with an elderly/frailty caseload.
This will involve general community therapy and falls prevention.
We are looking for professional Care Support Workers who hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 to work across the 3 centrers located in Dover.
It primarily handles arrivals from small boats; or clandestine entrants detected either near the port, in the surrounding area in Kent and small boat arrivals.The unit operates 24/7, 365 days of the year.Those arriving at the unit will already be detained, so KIU includes a short-term holding facility