Social Care Officer – Adult Social Care

Seven Resourcing are looking for a temporary Social Care Officer to work in Barry. This position is initially for a period of 6 months and is paying £13.00 (PAYE) or £16.20 (Umbrella).

The role:

To undertake reviews, to ensure care plans continue to meet identified needs.

Key Responsibilities:

To facilitate initial contacts with members of the public and signpost them to appropriate services, or conduct initial assessments to progress to referrals.

To commission packages of care with support, via the service request form process.

To undertake reviews/assessments of people with physical/sensory/age related impairment and the carers in accordance with statutory duties and relevant legislation, within an appropriate level of delegated responsibility.

To arrange services, appropriate to meet needs, identified following assessment of service users.

To have care management responsibility for a selected caseload.

To accept referrals and assist qualified members of the Team and managers in particular areas of work including the monitoring and review of care plans.

Maintain up to date case records and relevant documentation for Care Management.

To input data and use the Department’s computer client record system to contribute to the maintenance and accuracy of the information.

To undertake appropriate and relevant administration tasks including the collection and compilation of regular and ad hock statistical data as may be required.

To attend and participate in Team and other meetings as required.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential).
• Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role.
• Compliance: Current DBS check and references covering the last 5 years.
• Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
• Hours: 37 hours p/w.

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