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Social Care Business Administrator

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must manage your workload, provide administrative support in social care, liaise with various stakeholders, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • You will provide high-quality administrative support to the social care team, prioritize workload, liaise with various stakeholders, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Requirements

  • The post holder will be expected to prioritise day to day work and work effectively as part of the team, providing efficient administrative support to underpin Adult Social Care processes within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
  • The Social Care Business Assistant is accountable to the Social Work Lead and will work closely with Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Torbay Local Authority, Approved Mental Health Practitioners, Carer Leads
  • The post holder will be required to liaise with social workers and other clinicians, private and third sector providers as well as service users and carers when necessary
  • The post holder will be expected to prioritise and manage their own workload under the line management of the Social Work Lead
  • Given the sensitivity of the information that the post holder will be dealing with, maintaining the confidentiality of information disclosed is vital

Responsibilities

  • Our Social Care Business Administrator will provide administrative support to the Manager and Mental Health social care team to a high quality as the sole business support administrator for the team.
  • They will provide administrative support to the AMHP team one day per week.
  • The post holder will be expected to prioritise day to day work and work effectively as part of the team, providing efficient administrative support to underpin Adult Social Care processes within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
  • The Social Care Business Assistant is accountable to the Social Work Lead and will work closely with Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Torbay Local Authority, Approved Mental Health Practitioners, Carer Leads.
  • The post holder will be required to liaise with social workers and other clinicians, private and third sector providers as well as service users and carers when necessary.
  • The post holder will be expected to prioritise and manage their own workload under the line management of the Social Work Lead.
  • Given the sensitivity of the information that the post holder will be dealing with, maintaining the confidentiality of information disclosed is vital.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Social Care Business Administrator?

The main responsibilities include providing administrative support to the Manager and Mental Health social care team, prioritizing day-to-day work, managing their own workload, and liaising with social workers, clinicians, and service users.

Who does the Social Care Business Administrator report to?

The post holder is accountable to the Social Work Lead.

What is the focus of the Under 65 Mental Health social care team?

The focus is on ensuring robust assessment, support, and review of clients open to secondary mental health services who require social care input, with an emphasis on maximizing the independence of clients through personalized assessments.

How many days per week will the administrator support the AMHP team?

The Social Care Business Administrator will provide support to the AMHP team one day per week.

Is maintaining confidentiality important in this role?

Yes, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information is vital in this role.

What kind of approach does the team take in their work?

The team takes a strength-based approach, working closely with local CMHTs and the community voluntary sector.

What kind of training or support will the post holder receive?

The post holder will receive support, appraisal, and monthly supervision from the Social Work Lead.

How can I get more information about the role or arrange an informal visit?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Lidia Guagliuimi, the Social Work Lead, via email at lidia.guagliumi@nhs.net or by telephone at 07780225637.

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Mission & Purpose

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a healthcare organisation in the UK that provides a wide range of medical and community services. This includes hospital care, community health services, adult social care, and mental health support across Torbay and South Devon. The Trust's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, ensuring patients and their families receive seamless, integrated support. Their purpose is to improve the health and well-being of the local community by offering personalised, patient-centred care.