Brian Jones Dayjob Ltd
120 Vyse Street
Birmingham B186NF
T: 0870 061 0121
M: 0777 000 0000
E: brian.j@dayjob.com
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A talented professional with wide knowledge of resources in the community, laws and regulations, methods and principles of casework, and supervision and training. Able to supervise and instruct low level social workers, students and interns on cases, as well as to establish and maintain effective working relationships with service users on my caseload and their families.
Extensive knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to complex cases, group work, and community issues. Wide experience of working with vulnerable groups like the elderly, young people, offenders, drug abusers etc.
Easy going by nature and able to get along with both colleagues and senior managers, currently looking to continue with a career in a Care Manager or senior Social worker position.
CAREER HISTORY
Local Council
CARE MANAGER Apr 2008 - Present
In charge of managing own caseloads, some of which are complex cases. Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, maintaining accurate records and preparing reports. Responsible for the completion of overview assessments, formulation of packages of care, monitoring and review of packages.
Duties:
Working with vulnerable adults and children.
Undertaking and writing up assessments.
Providing information and counseling support to service users & their families.
Making referrals to other service providers in the public or voluntary sector.
Conducting interviews with service users and their families.
Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal purposes.
Giving evidence in court.
Participating in training, supervision and team meetings.
Liaising with other agencies, home care and support staff.
Organising a care package of support and resources.
Helping clients to adjust and adapt to a changed lifestyle.
Visiting Service users at their home to work out appropriate support.
Interviewing clients one to one or in small groups .
Liaising with other agencies, home care and support staff Organising a care package of support and resources
Helping clients to adjust and adapt to a changed lifestyle
Visiting Service users at their home to work out appropriate support
Interviewing clients one to one or in small groupsLiaising with other agencies, home care and support staff Organising a care package of support and resources
Helping clients to adjust and adapt to a changed lifestyle
Visiting Service users at their home to work out appropriate support
Interviewing clients one to one or in small groups .. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Managerial
Participated in the interviewing of potential employees.
Organising and leading social activities.
Ensuring adherence to standards of care within the relevant quality framework.
Resource management.
Conflict management.
Personal
Planning Strategically.
Able to motivate staff and increase productivity and employee commitment.
An eye for detail.
Good communicator.
Tactful & articulate.
Able to identify critical issues.
Excellent organisational skills.
KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Management
Risk assessments
Drug & alcohol abusers
Child protection
Counselling
Young offendersers
Mental health
Elderly patients
Adult services
Learning disabilities
Young peoples services
Physical disabilities
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Leeds North University 2005 - 2008 MSc Social Work
Jamesson College 2003 - 2008
A levels: Maths (A) English (C) Geography (B)
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
GSCC Registered
Advanced Practice Certificate in Housing & Welfare
Leadership Training
Welfare Benefits Training
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