Senior Resource Officer

Are you a dedicated leader with a passion for supporting positive outcomes for clients in need? Our client is currently seeking a dynamic Senior Resource Officer to join their team. As part of the local management team, you will play a crucial role in supervising Resource Officers and providing support, advice, and guidance to ensure effective local services are provided.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Resource Officers and provide support, advice, and guidance to the entire team
• Ensure a smooth transition through the service with positive outcomes for clients
• Carry out information gathering and data analysis related to the complexity of clients accessing the service
• Liaise with other teams within adult social care to prevent delays in discharge
• Work collaboratively with the local Management Team to ensure effective local services, focusing on support planning
• Supervise Resource Officers, ensuring complex casework is appropriately referred
• Provide face-to-face advice and guidance to practitioners and support duty worker function
• Establish and maintain effective partnership working arrangements with Health, Borough, and District Council colleagues and key stakeholders
• Improve processes
• Facilitate weekly meetings with staff to ensure effective workload management
• Undertake performance monitoring and reporting as required
• Liaise with other teams to predict demand for services
• Conduct Safeguarding Enquiries as necessary, reporting to the line manager
• Lead the team in supporting the introduction of new ways of working
• Undertake a lead community development role, providing links to local resources as needed

Key Requirements and Experience:

• Experience in a supervisory role within social services or a related field
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in social care
• Enhanced DBS clearance required

This role is on a full time, temporary ongoing basis. This position may require occasional travel and flexible working hours.
Apply or contact us today to discuss further.
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