Support Planner

Support PlannerIslington
27/hrFull time: 35.00/hr Start date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Support Planner in the Islington area to join the Children's Services. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONYou will be part of the Disabled Children's Service, support planning for disabled childrenand young people who have a Social Worker supported by the Disabled Children's SocialWork Team. This also include supporting social workers to further develop their practice skills regarding support planning for disabled children through modelling good practice. Your role will be and devise to assist and support 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.You 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 cardsDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Support the Disabled Children's Team Social Workers to support plan for childrenand young people who are held within the Disabled Children's Team2. Develop support plans for children and young people and their families, inpartnership with the family and the professional network3. May be required at times to attend and contribute to Team Around the Childmeetings and Child in Need Reviews4. Ensure that goals are SMART and personalised to the child/young person and theirfamily5. Ensure that families have a clear understanding of Personal Budgets and theiroptions for managing this, including Direct PaymentsEDUCATION and EXPERIENCEE1 Relevant qualification and / or equivalent experience in health, social care or educationE2 Experience of working and communicating with disabled children and their families and an understanding of the barriers they face in a culturally diverse urban environment where there are significant deprivation issuesE3 Experience of devising personal budget and support plans for disabled children and their families.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITYE5 Ability to identify safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate processes to manage / reduce risk against children.E6 Knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, policy and practice and current issues in the provision of services for severely disabled children and their familiesE7 Experience of working partnership with short break providers and care agencies. E8 Ability to understand the needs of parents and disabled children, and be able to help other professionals to support these families using a motivational practice and relationship based approach.
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