Social Care Placement Officer

Description

Our local government clients in Greenwich, Greater London, seek a Social Care Placement Officer to join a team providing community-based Shared Lives placements for adults with a learning disability, mental health needs, or other support needs within an ordinary family home environment. To assist in the development of Shared Lives within professional standards agreed with line management and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Responsibilities

To assist in providing a quality service for all adults using the service and carers from a range of backgrounds, particularly people with physical and learning disabilities, minority ethnic groups, to actively promote the aims, philosophy and policies of the Directorate and of Learning Disability Services and support the implementation of appropriate strategies.

Qualifications – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM

Criteria for Shortlisting –

• Substantial experience of direct work with people with a learning disability and other social care support needs, including residential or supported living, day support, community-based services, care management, outreach or similar.
• Experience working in a supervisory capacity.
• An Understanding of relevant legislation and regulation, including CQC Essential Standards, KLOEs (Key Lines of Enquiry), Health & Social Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Safeguarding processes, etc
• The ability to effectively assess Shared Lives carers to provide a service to people with learning disabilities and other vulnerable people in need of care and support
• Ability to liaise, negotiate and communicate with a range of professionals, Shared Lives carers and vulnerable service users to ensure the continuity of a high-quality service and satisfaction for Shared Lives carers.
• Ability to solve problems, resolve issues and work creatively and flexibly to ensure that outcomes for Shared Lives carers and service users are met.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports to a high standard, to undertake administrative and financial duties and to use IT systems effectively.
• Ability to proactively work to deadlines, often within tight timescales, and to manage own case load within a pressured and demanding environment.
• Hold a full driving license and have regular use of a vehicle,
• Willing to undertake flexible working (including some evenings) and regular travelling to out-of-borough placements.

Compliance Requirements

• 5 Years References
• Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Adult)
• Willing to engage in the Pre-Engagement Questionnaire and mandatory pre-screening application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment Business for this vacancy. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.