Support Planner in West End

Support PlannerService Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Support Planner on behalf of Islington Council.About the RoleThe Support Planner will be responsible for supporting disabled children and young people who have a Social Worker supported by the Disabled Children's Social Work Team. This role will also include supporting social workers to further develop their practice skills regarding support planning for disabled children through modelling good practice.The Support Planner will devise and assist 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. They 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 cards.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport disabled children and young people who have a Social Worker supported by the Disabled Children's Social Work TeamSupport social workers to further develop their practice skills regarding support planning for disabled children through modelling good practiceDevise and assist 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 budgetsWork 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 cardsRequirementsExperience working with disabled children and young peopleKnowledge of support planning for disabled childrenExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work well under pressure and meet deadlinesStrong organisational and time management skillsHow to ApplyPlease apply by sending your up to date CV via email to (url removed) or call the office on (phone number removed)