Good Afternoon,
I am currently representing Lewisham Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Case Management Officer this role will be: SE6 4RU
The right candidate will:
* To be the key point of contact within Health and Social Care services for eligible clients completing assessments and reassessments of need / resource entitlement within the context of a strength based approach.
* Provide high quality information to vulnerable adults, carers and relevant stakeholders in order to promote wellbeing and prevention initiatives.
* Liaise with appropriate health, housing and community stakeholders for the benefit of vulnerable adults around i.e. signposting, referrals, multi-disciplinary working, joint assessments and relevant meetings.
* Build and develop relationships with wider partners to conduct person-centered assessments and reviews of support / care plans with individuals, their unpaid carers and other stakeholders as appropriate. Or, to act as a point of contact for the client, their unpaid carers or an external support planner / broker who may be developing the support plan.
* Assist people to make their plans happen by signposting or researching and providing information about local services and opportunities, and negotiating with service providers on people’s behalf if required.
* Provide people with, or signpost them to, information on rights, choices, self-management, non-statutory support and other provisions which may assist in their well-being.
* Manage the recording and administration around assessment and planning and agreeing care provision through up to date, thorough and accurate recording on relevant IT systems as required.
We require the following:
* Extensive experience of working in a health or social care environment
* Extensive experience in working with Service Users and their carers, including working with young people age 14-25 if this is the role in question
* Of key statutes and guidance underpinning adult social care services including financial assessment and charging
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
Look forward to speaking with you soon
