Location
Kingston Upon Thames

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£45,510

About the Role
This role focuses on promoting the well-being of Kingston residents and supporting the team to achieve high performance while assisting vulnerable residents in accordance with relevant legislation. Key responsibilities include working with the team manager and senior practitioners to maintain team performance and allocate cases, managing budget responsibilities, approving care plans, conducting regular supervision with staff, maintaining staff motivation, and managing a complex caseload in adherence to the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

About Us
The Kingston Hub is dedicated to supporting vulnerable residents who require assistance under the Care Act 2014. Our high-performing team consists of 15 qualified and unqualified members, senior practitioners, and a team manager. We uphold the STAR Values: Supportive, Transparent, Appreciative, and Respectful. Our responsibilities include conducting Care Act Assessments, care reviews, Mental Capacity Assessments, and Best Interest Meetings, collaborating with GP practices and health colleagues to provide integrated services, and addressing Safeguarding enquiries to protect vulnerable adults.

Experience
Sound knowledge and relevant work experience on the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other relevant legislation. Demonstrable experience of creating effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

About you
Demonstrable understanding of the principles and application of excellent adult social care. Ability to manage competing demands and complex caseloads while supporting team leaders and senior practitioners. Strong literacy, numeracy, interpersonal, and IT skills. Experience supervising staff members and managing budget responsibilities is ideal.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in social work or a related field are preferred.