Job Title: Community Care Specialist
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* The role involves carrying out initial, core and other specialized assessments as per national guidelines to formulate support plans for service users.
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* Manage cases varying in complexity, organize packages of support to service users, assess levels of risk to their health and wellbeing and monitor and review their situations.
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* Work directly with family members providing advice and guidance. Work to empower service users, promote their participation in planning and evaluation of service to increase their levels of self-sufficiency.
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* Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary teams and meetings, planning reviews with colleagues and relevant professional staff to assist and analyze the needs of service users.
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* Give written/verbal evidence in court/adoption/fostering panels when required to do so, carry out all necessary planning and assessments related to proceedings.
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* Implement actions agreed by the courts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users within the specified timeframe.
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* Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.
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* Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safe and welfare of yourself and other persons.
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Key Responsibilities:
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1. Carry out initial, core and other specialized assessments as per national guidelines.
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2. Develop and implement support plans for service users.
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3. Work directly with family members to provide advice and guidance.
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4. Participate in multi-disciplinary teams and meetings to assist and analyze the needs of service users.
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5. Give written/verbal evidence in court/adoption/fostering panels.
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6. Implement actions agreed by the courts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users.
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7. Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.
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8. Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safe and welfare of yourself and other persons.
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Benefits: The opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, making a positive difference to the lives of service users.
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Requirements:
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* Relevant qualifications and experience in social work or a related field.
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* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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* Able to work effectively in a team environment.
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* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
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* Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
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* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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* Knowledge of national guidelines and policies related to social work.
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* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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* Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
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Working Hours: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
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Contact Information: If you are interested in this position, please contact us through our website.