Social Work Assistant

Kisharon Langdon are a newly merged charity offering a wider breadth of services of enhanced quality, enabling us to better support people with learning disabilities and autism and their families.  From nursery and school to further education, through to employment opportunities and supported living, Kisharon Langdon will enable people with learning disabilities and autism to thrive and realise their ambitions and aspirations. 

Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The Role

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

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

One of the key purposes of this role is to ensure and maintain the high-quality service provision that the organisation offers. This role 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.

Key Responsibilities

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,
Work with individuals in accordance with Care Act 2014, statutory guidance and other appropriate legislation such as the Mental Capacity Act 2005 & 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.

About You

The successful candite will be an organised and open minded individual with a flexible and adaptable attitude and will also;

Educated to GSCE or equivalent in English Language to grade C or above. Ideally, they would also have (or be working towards) a Social Care Qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above,
Excellent intern personal skills and possess a strong ability to communicate verbally in a competent and sensitive manner while also maintaining strict confidentiality,
Applicants must have relevant experience in a social care setting, as well as previous experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism,
Have a confident understanding of the Care Act 2014, Adult Safeguarding and other relevant legislation,
You should be able to demonstrate experience or knowledge of undertaking assessments and devising care plans.

What we offer:

21 days holiday which increases with length of service, plus bank holidays and Major Jewish holidays,
Pension scheme - (NatWest Cushion),
Blue light card - access to more than 15,000 discounts from large national & local retailers,
Eyecare benefits – via Vision Express,
Long service recognition and reward & employer referral bonus,
Season ticket loan and Bike2Work scheme,
Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues,
Development and career progression opportunities. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the quality and number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged