Bhsct Senior Practitioner (Unaccompanied Asylum- Seeking Children) Band 7 in Belfast

JOB DESCRIPTION

Advertised role location: WELLINGTON PARK TRANSITION TEAM Official document: 55901631 BHSCT SP UASC Job Specification (docx) Senior Practitioner Unaccompanied and Asylum Seeking Minors Band 7 Senior Practitioner Unaccompanied and Asylum Seeking Minors Band 7

Post: Senior Practitioner for Unaccompanied & Asylum Seeking Minors

BAND: 7

LOCATION: 17 Wellington Park, Belfast

REPORTS TO: Senior Social Worker

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Director of Social Work

Job Summary / Main Purpose

The Senior Practitioner will be primarily responsible for the direct provision of quality social work services to young people known to the UASM team and their. He/she will normally work as a member of a social work team and under direction will be responsible for the management of a caseload of work. The Senior Practitioner remit will require the exercise of enhanced responsibilities and ability to undertake complex assessments/cases. Such responsibilities will include the ability to demonstrate enhanced levels of practice, competence/skills in areas such as direct practice with children and families, multi-agency working, user and carer involvement, knowledge of organisational systems and processes and the wider social policy context. The post holder will be expected to provide support and advice to other team members. The Senior Practitioner will also be expected to attend to his/her professional development through training, supervision and learning.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct Practice with children and families
• In the absence of the team leader to be responsible for the management of the team
• To act as a resource for the team and contribute to the overall performance of the team both in a general and specific capacity and share agreed supervisory responsibilities with the team leader
• To maintain a caseload, which will include undertaking initial assessment of need of UASM
• To inform care planning for UASM and co-ordinate supports which are commensurate with assessed need.
• To undertaking training in Age Assessment of UASM and support in the completion of Age Assessments as part of the regional rota.
• To work collaboratively with key stakeholders to further develop placement and accommodation options for UASM.
• To participate in regular meetings with SPPG commissioning lead
• To maintain Trust databases in respect of UASM and accommodation provision
• To monitor, support and accommodate National Transfer Scheme cases
• To undertake supervision responsibilities of Social Work and allocated support staff
• To discharge statutory responsibilities under current legislation as appropriate.
• To maintain accurate and appropriate records of work undertaken.
• To develop and promote effective working relationships and links with other agencies and resources
• To report to the Team Leader for supervision of work undertaken as appropriate.
• Engage with service users and carers to promote participation
• Complete complex assessments and participate in Adult Safeguarding, Child Protection, Pathway Planning and Looked After Children processes.

Facilitation, Consultation and Practice Development

• Provide support and advice to others in relation to their practice and professional development and undertake aspects of student/trainee/staff supervision and further training as appropriate
• Access and participate in, as appropriate, research and other developmental activity relevant to improving standards of practice.
• Participate in the development of evidence based practice within the Child Care Programme.
• Contribute to the learning and development of students and others as required.
• Promote high standards of Social Work practice.

Governance and reporting responsibility

• Liaise with relevant statutory, voluntary and independent sector organisations.
• Maintain clear records of work undertaken.
• Participate in professional supervision process with Team Leader.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust’s governance framework, audit schedules and quality and service improvements agenda.
• Contribute to reviews of Trust policies and procedures relating to services to children and families.
• Contribute to needs assessment and service development.

Continuous professional development

Maintain a high level of professional self-development through training, supervision, learning and research

General Responsibilities

• Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:
• At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
• Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
• Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.
• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in service provision.
• Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
• Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt. For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

• Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’)
• Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique
• Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment
• Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet)
• Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry
• Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised
• Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Values

• Treating Everyone with Dignity and Respect
• Displaying Openness and Trust
• Being Accountable
• Being Leading Edge
• Maximising Learning and Development

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE AND BAND: Senior Practitioner for UASM Band 7

DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE: Children’s Community Services

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Factor Criteria Idealt no more than 6-8 criteria in this section Method of Assessment

Experience Qualifications/Registration

A minimum of 3 years’ post qualifying experience, gained in a post within Children & Community Services.

Current registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council on the social work part of the register OR Have Current Registration with one of the Social Care Regulatory Bodies in England, Scotland or Wales and be eligible to register with NISCC. In these circumstances applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview they will be in a position to register with NISCC should they be offered a Post with the Trust by providing evidence of their current Registration

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other (E.g. Driving etc.) A current full driving licence valid in the UK and access to a car. This criterion will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.

Shortlisting by Application Form

The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of the statutory responsibilities of Social Workers under Children Order & associated legislation and regulations and childcare policies & procedures.

Knowledge of the care and accommodation needs of UASM young people including the associated legislation, policy and procedures and regulations.

Applicant must have excellent communication skill

Interview / Test

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

These will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted

Factor Criteria Method of Assessment

Experience Applicants will have had experience of completing complex comprehensive assessments and demonstrate ability to work effectively to deadlines.

Shortlisting by Application Form

NOTE: Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates, and one photocopy of same, issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative. If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, payslip, National Insurance Card or a birth certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment. Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times

All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times

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