Lead Practitoner - Social Care Direct Team

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.