Assistant Practitioner

Assistant Practitioner ~ We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in Peckham area who are seeking a Assistant Practitioner to join their Children & Adults Services. The All Age Disability (0-25) / Learning Disability (25+) service provides a comprehensive and integrated social care pathway for Children and Young People with Disabilities and for adults with Learning Disabilities. Contract - 3-6 months with a view to extend to an ongoing contract. Full Time Hours - 35 Hours per week. Location - SE15. Rate of Pay - £19 - £24 per hour - Negotiable depending on experience. ** Ideally looking for someone who has just completed their Social Work degree and has no ASYE would be ideal for the role. *** Main Duties: The Assistant Practitioner role is assigned cases on a rolling basis to review clients to ensure outcome focused goals are being achieved in order to increase or maintain their independence and wellbeing. To provide support to the Social Workers within the team, aiding them in implementing support plans and supporting service users with achieving their identified goals. Providing interventions as part of the review function for the service; completing strength based review documents and updating outcome focused support planning and take part in safeguarding enquiries as appropriate.Accountabilities: Undertake reviews both inside and outside of the area, ensuring that an individuals care and support plans are updated and outcome focused and relevant to the individuals identified goals. Ensure both Children's and Adults statutory requirements are met for reviews, and undertake direct work with service users and their families/carers in line with established support plans. 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.Experience Needed: Complete Short Breaks Reviews. Supporting Social Workers. Local Authority / Public Sector.*We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity* To apply for this role please email & call Dane on (phone number removed)