Job Title:

Social Care Practitioner

Salary Range:

£24,000 - £28,840 per annum (depending on experience)

Responsible To:

Acting Social Work Team Manager

1.  Job Summary

You  will  enable  and  support  people  to  make  positive  decisions  about  their  lives,  promote  their
independence and ensure they can get involved in their local community.

Working in the team, you will be one of the first points of contact between the public and the service,
gathering information, identifying needs and completing assessments, as well as sign posting people
to other services.  You will work alongside the qualified practitioners with a variety of tasks, including
managing your own case load, assessing people’s needs and carrying out regular reviews under the
relevant legislation.

One of the purposes of this role is to help ensure and maintain the high-quality service provision that
the organisation offers. In your role, you will support the facilitation of transition pathways for new
admissions to the service, plus contribute and participate in meeting the needs of existing people in
service.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with Kisharon Langdon members to maximise their potential
for independence and promote their wellbeing. Promoting independence, choice and control is at the
heart of everything we do.

2.  Organisation Chart

Acting Social
Work Team
Manager

Social Care
Practitioner

Social Care
Practitioner

Social Care
Practitioner

The below descriptions are not exhaustive lists however the main core duties are as follows:

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3.  Key Tasks

  To work jointly with the  team and using one’s own experience and initiative on applications to

Kisharon Langdon for services and support;

  To work in accordance with the Kisharon Langdon assessment processes;
  To work collaboratively with the team in delivering Kisharon Langdon’s aim to provide personalised

services for members;

  To  collect,  accurately  record,  manage  information  systems,  critically  analyse  all  relevant
information  and  take  appropriate  actions  to  fulfil  statutory  responsibilities  to  promote  and
safeguard the well-being and interests of the Kisharon Langdon members;

  To complete Care Act 2014 compliant assessments and reviews;
  To  work  with  individuals  in  accordance  with  Care  Act  2014,  statutory  guidance  and  other
appropriate legislation such as the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Human Rights Act 1998;

  To build partnership networks with other organisations such as the Local Authority;
  To raise awareness of our organisation and develop valuable links for the team and service.

4.  Operational Tasks

  To ensure referrals and enquiries are responded to in a timely manner;
  Coordinate and attend admissions meetings;
  To support and have oversight of transition pathway, this includes development and coordination

of transition plan;

  To support the facilitation of assessments for both new and existing Kisharon Langdon members;
  To liaise and work with other partners, professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes

for Kisharon Langdon members;

  To ensure that services have a coordinated and collaborative approach;
  To contribute to the Safeguarding processes;
  To contribute to Kisharon Langdon’s Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs), process as and when required;
  To work with Kisharon Langdon housing team to source suitable accommodation;
  To review finances, benefits and funding streams as applicable with any family and/or member;
  To attend placement reviews and support with the preparation of review documentation, as and

when required.

  To support team members to create and amend members risk assessments, care plans and other

relevant documentation;

  To attend professionals’ meetings, both internal and external at a variety of bases;
  To be able to commute as required within the role;
  To actively support the team by undertaking any other duties commensurate with the job or needs

of the service that may not be explicit here.

5.  Communications

  To be able to accurately record and articulate assessments and information as required;
  To  be  able  to  communicate  using  accurate  evidence-based  information  in  accordance  with

statutory and organisational requirements;

  To communicate effectively to a variety of audiences through written, verbal and other means of

communication;

  To have competent IT skills.

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6.  Key Values

In addition to undertaking the duties as outlined above, the post holder will be expected to adhere to
the following:

  Organisational Values

To behave in accordance with the organisation’s values or Respect, Integrity, Community and
Excellence.

  Equality & Diversity

To act in accordance with the Organisations Equality & Diversity Policy, which is designed to
prevent discrimination of any kind.

  Health & Safety

Ensure that all duties are carried out in line with the Organisation’s Health & Safety Policy.

  Risk Management

Responsible  for  reporting  complaints,  incidents  and  near  misses  through  the  appropriate
reporting procedures.
Responsibility for attending health & safety training as required.
Responsibility for assisting with risk assessments.

7.  Note

This  job description outlines the roles, duties and responsibilities of  the post.  It is  not intended to
detail all specific tasks.  Kisharon Langdon reserves the right to alter the content of this job description
to reflect the changing needs of the organisation, but is a correct reflection of the main duties of the
post at the time of writing.

8.  Acceptance

I agree to undertake the duties of the job in accordance with the above.

Signed: …………………………………………………….. (Post Holder)

Name: ………………………………………………………. (Print)

Date: …………………….

Signed: …………………………………………………….. (Line Manager)

Name: ………………………………………………………. (Print)

Date: …………………….

This document is to be signed and returned to the HR Department on your appointment
and/or at the review point for Kisharon Langdon Job Descriptions. The signed copy will be
retained on your Personnel File.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Social Care Practitioner

Essential

Desirable

  Social care qualification
to NVQ level 2 or above.

  Working towards social
work qualification.


  Knowledge of

Deprivation of Liberty
Safeguards.

  Knowledge of Mental
Capacity Act, 2005.

  Knowledge of the Human

Rights Act 1998.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

Communication  and  People
Skills

  GCSE or equivalent in

English language to grade C
or above

  Relevant experience in a
social care setting.
  Previous experience of

working with adults with
Learning Disabilities and
Autism.

  Experience or knowledge of
undertaking assessments
and devising care plans.
  Knowledge of Care Act

2014.

  Knowledge of adult

Safeguarding procedures’
and relevant legislation.
  Ability and commitment to

understanding and
managing challenging
behaviour

  Ability to communicate

verbally in a competent and
sensitive manner to
individuals and groups.

  Ability to work in

partnership with other
professionals within and
outside of organisation.

  Ability to relate to

vulnerable adults and their
families.

  Able to maintain strict

confidentiality.
  Be an open-minded

individual with a flexible and
adaptable attitude whilst
managing challenges with a
calm and patient
demeanour.

  Be respectful and mindful of

individuals faiths and
beliefs.

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  Ability to manage a varied
workload and effectively
prioritise demands.

  Able to work autonomously,

and as part of a team.

  Ability to produce

comprehensive written
reports and assessments to
a high standard.

  Able to understand complex

information.

  The ability to use own
initiative and problem
solving skills.

  Willing to undertake a range

of tasks.

  Ability and knowledge to

use various IT applications
such as Microsoft
applications including
outlook, Microsoft teams,
word etc.

  Candidates should indicate
an acceptance of and
commitment to the
principles underlying
Kisharon Langdon’s Equality
and Diversity plus Health
and Safety Policies.

  Willingness to seek support

if required.

  Flexibility and willingness to

learn new skills.

  Experience of producing
detailed evidence-based
assessments and reports
to a high standard.

  Valid clean, full UK
driving licence.
Clear DBS.

Organisation Skills

Specialist Skills

Other

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