About this role
Job summary
This is a part time position for 22.2 hours per week with flexibility to agree working pattern. The pro-rata'd salary range is £26,971 to £31,730 per annum.
Main duties of the job
The Transforming Care Programme is now part of a wider approach to Health Equalities for Autistic Children, Young People and Adults and those with learning disability. The team work on behalf of the Essex ICB and 3 Local Authorities across Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET) to transform health and social care system to deliver improved health outcomes for people with learning disabilities and/or autism (LD/A).
The Case Manager role is essential to this transformation in its unique ability to sit across strategic and operational elements of programme delivery, centred on the requirements of the NHS Long Term Plan relating to those with the greatest vulnerabilities at risk of institutionalised care.
This role works within a hosted team, working on behalf of health and social care to keep people safe in the community and prevent unnecessary admission to mental health beds and to facilitate timely discharge.
About us
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, were committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
Job description Job responsibilities
The role has specific responsibility for enabling preventative and integrated approaches for autistic individuals and/or those with learning disability who display behaviours that challenge including those with a mental health condition. The role will help ensure community services are co-ordinated to enable them to remain living in the community where possible, avoid institutionalised care (such as inpatient admission) and ensure well-coordinated and timely discharges from inpatient services.
Specifically, this role will involve providing specialist advice and professional expertise for health professionals and social workers; demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations and working with and supporting colleagues to mitigate high levels of risk; independent decision making; working across services (health, social care, education) to ensure agencies respond/react when required, and troubleshooting to ensure barriers are removed and issues resolved.
The Case Manager may also chair Care and Treatment Reviews for this cohort.
About You
Educated to degree level (i.e. Diploma or Degree in Social Work or Nursing) or equivalent. Evidence of continuing professional development and subject matter expertise in a relevant professional area. Member of relevant Health or Social Care professional body. Significant experience of working with people with learning disabilities and / or autism and their families, with an understanding of the functioning of Health and Social Care systems, and the legal/statutory policies/frameworks which govern their delivery. A comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act. Experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members and/or carers and other multi-agency professionals and making decisions and recommendations on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action. Ability to challenge and negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues to ensure services and interventions are being delivered in line with national policy for people with learning disabilities and / or autism. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; with the ability to build and maintain relationships with Health and Social Care professionals, individuals with learning disabilities and families, and providers to achieve positive outcomes for people with learning disabilities and / or autism. Experience of identifying and implementing national policy with regard to learning disability and autism. Experience of researching best practice and implementing this locally.This role involves travelling around Essex and beyond. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.
Please submit your application via our careers website Working for Essex.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant experience of working with people with learning disabilities and / or autism and their families Understanding of the functioning of Health and Social Care systems, and the legal/statutory policies/frameworks which govern their delivery. Comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act. Experience of identifying and implementing national policy with regard to learning disability and autism. Experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members and/or carers and other multi-agency professionals
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Essex County Council
Address County Hall
Market Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1QH
Employer's website https://www.workingforessex.com/ (Opens in a new tab)