Access & Support Officer

Seven Social Care is looking for a Access & Support Officer at Camden Borough Council

The role:

The post-holder will provide flexible resource across a range of activities in the adult social care teams to ensure all requests for advice and assistance that come into the service can be dealt with promptly and efficiently. Duties include:

– Provide extra assistance to social workers and ensure attention is paid to customers receiving a service but do not need ongoing social work support.

– Take and respond to calls to access and support.

– Signpost customers to alternative forms of support.

– Hand on cases where a professional lead from a social worker or occupational therapist is required.

– Think creatively about alternative support options for customers with a focus on promoting independence.

– Undertake quality assurance reviews of residential settings and share this information with colleagues.

– Work with social workers to provide practical support and assistance.

– Provide practical support to address delays in service, promoting effective joint working and drawing in other agencies and organisations that could assist the customer.

– Commission packages of care and equipment using a flexible and creative approach to care provision.

– Build strong relationships with specialists, support groups and networks to strengthen support available to service users and their families.

Working with Seven Social Care:

Established in 2011, Seven Social Care is a leading provider of social care professionals to county councils, charities, hospitals, care homes and private organisations across the UK.

Seven is the recruitment service that guarantees experienced, qualified and available staff exactly when you need them. Our expert talent acquisition team seamlessly connect professionals to all areas of social care; including Children and Adults, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Community, Support Work and everything in between.

After being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2018, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity and attention to detail.

Refer a friend, family member or colleague for £250

If you’re not the perfect match for this role, but you know a Social Worker who is, help them find their dream job by referring them to Seven Social Care. As a little ‘thank you’ from us, you will receive £250 for every referral that is successfully placed into a new role.

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