Social Care Placement Officer

Description Our local government clients in Greenwich, Greater London, seek a Social Care Placement Officer to join a team providing community-based Shared Lives placements for adults with a learning disability, mental health needs, or other support needs within an ordinary family home environment. To assist in the development of Shared Lives within professional standards agreed with line management and the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Responsibilities To assist in providing a quality service for all adults using the service and carers from a range of backgrounds, particularly people with physical and learning disabilities, minority ethnic groups, to actively promote the aims, philosophy and policies of the Directorate and of Learning Disability Services and support the implementation of appropriate strategies. Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM Criteria for Shortlisting Substantial experience of direct work with people with a learning disability and other social care support needs, including residential or supported living, day support, community-based services, care management, outreach or similar. Experience working in a supervisory capacity. An Understanding of relevant legislation and regulation, including CQC Essential Standards, KLOEs (Key Lines of Enquiry), Health and Social Care Act, ..... full job details .....