Adult Social Care opportunities in Essex County Council
The new government agenda 'Putting People First' is changing the way local authorities deliver adult social care. This agenda centres on 'personalisation'.
The aim of 'personalisation' is to allow people to decide how they should be supported. As well as being able to draw on their own resources, family and friends, they're free to choose other services that will best meet their specific needs.
We've been heavily involved in this agenda from the start. We participated in the national pilot scheme in 2007, and more recently transformed the whole of our Adult Social Care workforce to deliver this revolutionary approach.
We have a range of job opportunities for people who share our commitment and enthusiasm for this new approach.
Job opportunities
Team Manager
Your role will be to ensure that the resources are in place so service users can get the full benefit of the Self Directed Support approach. You will lead and support an operational team while managing a budget to ensure an effective service.
Senior Practitioner
Your role is to champion the values of Self Directed Support. You will provide professional leadership and support to a team of qualified and unqualified staff while engaging with partners to deliver personalised services.
Practitioner
You will be at the frontline of making Self Directed Support a success. As a qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, you’ll use your skills to work in partnership with service users in identify the support they require to achieve their life goals.
Facilitator
Your role will involve building relationships with service users, supporting colleagues and liaising with other teams. Every day will offer different experiences as you work to make Self Directed Support a reality for our customers.
Business Administrator
Your role will be to provide the essential support required so the teams can successfully deliver Self Directed Support. You will undertake a wide range of administrative functions for the team and provide and promote a customer-focussed service.
What is Personalisation?
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