Assistant Practitioner

Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: 36 hours a week
Rate: £24.54 umbrella an hour (£19 PAYE an hour)

Southwark Council are looking for an Assistant Practitioner to join their Adult's Service. As an Assistant Practitioner you will:

Undertake reviews both inside and outside of Southwark, ensuring that an individuals care and support plans are updated and outcome focused and relevant to the individuals identified goals
Ensure statutory requirements are met for reviews, and undertake direct work with service users and their families/carers
Identify through supervision where cases require further assessment and re-allocation to a social worker
Promote access to paid employment, training, rehabilitation, social and leisure opportunities as part of promoting each person's independence and social inclusion
Identify risk and undertake risk assessments where safeguarding concerns are evidenced or suspected

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles of empowerment and promoting independence
Knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance and the social work and care management practice
Knowledge of disabilities and the impact they can have on individuals' lives
Experience of formulating and implementing support plans and reviewing their effectiveness
Experience of supporting service users to identify and realise their goals
Experience of safeguarding