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We are looking for Social Workers who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and who are passionate about promoting independence and who share the vision of ‘Home First’ and reablement, to ensure people have choice and control over their own lives and focus on the person, their strengths and networks.Our Social Workers follow the strength-based model. They will carry out Care Act assessments; write support plans for those in need of services to promote independence after they have undergone a period of reablement at home or after they are discharged to residential care home assessment beds, under the Discharge to Assess process.They also conduct safeguarding enquiries and will complete risk assessments as required, using the appropriate assessment tools and techniques, to establish clea...

To provide an effective, customer focused support service to people and children who are in receipt of Direct Payment. The post will support the Direct Payment Team Leader by managing the daily tasks for staff and lead the team through the effective use of systems and processes deliver an efficient service.The Senior Direct Payment Officer is a key contact for colleagues and people for queries and manages complex issues when required.The post holder will ensure an integrated approach to reconciling Direct Payments by assisting with the implementation of new technologies, methodologies and processes that meet the needs of the service. This role will identify and investigate potential situations where people may not be managing their Direct Payments in an appropriate way and to recommend act...

We have an exciting opportunity within the West Northants Council.We are looking for a Business Relations Officer to support the Supported Living Review Team. This team is working closely with our Commissioning colleagues to review all current Learning Disability, Physical Disability, ABI, Autism and Mental Health clients living in Supported Living Accommodation. The remit of the team is to review and consider all options to meet Care Act eligible needs that promote and maximise independence, wellbeing, inclusion, and control.As the Business Relations Officer you will work alongside the Team Manager and Service Manager as part of a project team and be responsible for assisting the Team Manager to collate, report and analyse data for the project. You will also be responsible for supporting ...

The Brokerage Team at West Northants Council Broker care packages for Adult Social Care Services that ranges from Residential, Respite and Community based Care, Supported Living, Supported Accommodation and Support at Home in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and Council policy.The role itself will require the Brokerage Officer to manage their own referrals, this includes engaging and communicating clearly with internal and external partners as well as work closely with the Team Leader, Senior and colleagues to ensure that outcomes are met.The post holder will need to be able to communicate at all levels, over the phone, email and face to face as well as be able to work in a team as well as on their own initiative. Brokerage falls in line with Part Flexible Working Policy, this means tha...