Self-Directed Support Advisor — Flexible Working

Edinburgh International; City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 41 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Self Appointed Support Advisor to join the Self Directed Support Advice Team in the Assessment and Care Management Service. You will advise on Direct Payments policy, Independent Living Fund guidance and related SDS practice.

The successful candidate will have a degree-equivalent social work qualification and SSSC registration, with resilience to change and a commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based practice to support adults with complex needs in

Qualifications

• Degree equivalent qualification in social work and SSSC registration.
• Commitment to Self Directed Support principles and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to change.

Responsabilités

• Advise SDS and Direct Payments policy guidance.
• Lead with the Independent Living Fund (ILF) as required.
• Provide advice on financial processes linked to Direct Payments, ISFs and ILF.

Connaissances

Trauma informed practice

Relationship-based practice

Effective communication

Formation

Social work degree / equivalent qualification

Outils

PVG Scheme awareness

Description du poste

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Self Appointed Support Advisor to join the Self Directed Support Advice Team in the Assessment and Care Management Service. You will advise on Direct Payments policy, Independent Living Fund guidance and related SDS practice.

The successful candidate will have a degree-equivalent social work qualification and SSSC registration, with resilience to change and a commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based practice to support adults with complex needs in