Details:
- Salary: £28 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: West End London
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Support Planner
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Support Planner on behalf of Islington Council.
About the Role
The Support Planner will be responsible for supporting disabled children and young people who have a Social Worker supported by the Disabled Children's Social Work Team. This role will also include supporting social workers to further develop their practice skills regarding support planning for disabled children through modelling good practice.
The Support Planner will devise and assist the Disabled Children Team social workers to develop support plans in line with needs, goals and outcomes identified in C&F single assessments and CIN Reviews using personal budgets. They will also work closely with members of the Direct Payments Team to ensure families are supported and advised to access employment advice and advice regarding direct payment arrangements and pre-paid cards.
Key Responsibilities
Support disabled children and young people who have a Social Worker supported by the Disabled Children's Social Work Team
Support social workers to further develop their practice skills regarding support planning for disabled children through modelling good practice
Devise and assist the Disabled Children Team social workers to develop support plans in line with needs, goals and outcomes identified in C&F single assessments and CIN Reviews using personal budgets
Work closely with members of the Direct Payments Team to ensure families are supported and advised to access employment advice and advice regarding direct payment arrangements and pre-paid cards
Requirements
Experience working with disabled children and young people
Knowledge of support planning for disabled children
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong organisational and time management skills
How to Apply
Please apply by sending your up to date CV via email to (url removed) or call the office on (phone number removed)