Job Advertisement: Lead Practitioner (Non-Caseholding Role)
Location: Colindale/Hybrid
Department: Communities, Adults, and Health Teams
Directorate: Adults & Health
Salary Range: £45,021 - £50,031
Reports to: Team Manager
About Us:
Join the London Borough of Barnet as a Lead Practitioner in our Social Care Direct Team. We're offering a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead and guide our team in a non-caseholding capacity, focusing on the efficient handling and direction of referrals received via email. With our hybrid working arrangements, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working two days a week remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Triaging emails received by Social Care Direct, providing insightful notes and guidance to workers on case direction and next steps.
- Allocate emails to workers, ensuring prompt and effective distribution of workload.
- Offer support and advice to workers regarding assigned emails, aiding in decision-making and case management.
- Identify relevant processes and pathways such as reablement, telecare, OT, Care Act Assessment, safeguarding, and hospital discharge, and provide appropriate signposting.
- Screen incoming emails to determine suitability for referral to Social Care Direct, maintaining a keen eye for detail and adherence to established protocols.
Requirements:
- Professional qualifications in Social Work and registered with Social Work England.
- Demonstrated experience in Social Care practice, with a focus on triaging and directing referrals.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to efficiently manage email correspondence and workload allocation.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of providing clear guidance and support to team members.
- Proficiency in relevant processes and pathways within adult Social Care, including reablement, telecare, OT, Care Act Assessment, safeguarding, and hospital discharge.
- Commitment to upholding the council's values of caring, learning to improve, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package ranging from £45,021 to £50,031.
- Hybrid working arrangements allowing two days a week of remote work.
- Opportunity to lead and guide our team in a critical role within Social Care Direct.
- Supportive team environment committed to professional development and excellence in Social Care practice.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined in the job specification to Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce, ,
The London Borough of Barnet is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background or experience.