Lead Practitoner - Social Care Direct Team

Job Advertisement: Lead Practitioner (Non-Caseholding Role)

Location: Colindale/Hybrid
Department: Communities, Adults, and Health Teams
Directorate: Adults & Health
Salary Range: �45,021 - �50,031
Reports to: Team Manager

About Us:
Join the London Borough of Barnet as a Lead Practitioner in our Social Care Direct Team. We're offering a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead and guide our team in a non-caseholding capacity, focusing on the efficient handling and direction of referrals received via email. With our hybrid working arrangements, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working two days a week remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triaging emails received by Social Care Direct, providing insightful notes and guidance to workers on case direction and next steps.
• Allocate emails to workers, ensuring prompt and effective distribution of workload.
• Offer support and advice to workers regarding assigned emails, aiding in decision-making and case management.
• Identify relevant processes and pathways such as reablement, telecare, OT, Care Act Assessment, safeguarding, and hospital discharge, and provide appropriate signposting.
• Screen incoming emails to determine suitability for referral to Social Care Direct, maintaining a keen eye for detail and adherence to established protocols.

Requirements:

• Professional qualifications in Social Work and registered with Social Work England.
• Demonstrated experience in social care practice, with a focus on triaging and directing referrals.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to efficiently manage email correspondence and workload allocation.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of providing clear guidance and support to team members.
• Proficiency in relevant processes and pathways within adult social care, including reablement, telecare, OT, Care Act Assessment, safeguarding, and hospital discharge.
• Commitment to upholding the council's values of caring, learning to improve, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package ranging from �45,021 to �50,031.
• Hybrid working arrangements allowing two days a week of remote work.
• Opportunity to lead and guide our team in a critical role within Social Care Direct.
• Supportive team environment committed to professional development and excellence in social care practice.

Application Process:
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria outlined in the job specification to Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce, (phone number removed),

The London Borough of Barnet is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background or experience.