Rutland County Council

Senior Practitioner ICC &INTL

The closing date is 18 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior Integrated care coordinator to join Rutland County Councils RISE team

This role focuses on the development of the integrated Rutland neighbourhood team by promoting positive relationships and partnerships with key agencies and professionals working with residents and those accessing primary care in Rutland.

The aim is to promote social inclusion and support people with long term health and social care needs by collaborating with community organisations, as well as providing up-to-date information and advice to ensure that people can connect to their community and access support for themselves

Main duties of the job

Educated to DIPSW, BASW, CQSW Or professional qualification (e.g nurse, OT, Physio), with a degree or equivalent qualification

Relevant experience of working within a health, social care or voluntary sector setting.

Good report writing skills

Experience of supporting people with health conditions and other barriers

The senior integrated care coordinator will undertake the following:

Manage a caseload of clients who have experienced common mental, physical and social health problems or long-term conditions

lead on managing Integrated Care Coordinators and Community Inclusion Workers.

Develop the Rutland place integrated neighbourhood team model, focused on bringing together professionals from health, social care and the voluntary sector in one core team to support people to receive the help and service they need in a coordinated no wrong door approach

promote resilience and safety within the community by ensuring a timely response is provided for adults referred to the Rise team

To provide an evidence based, person-centered and holistic initial assessment of barriers.

To provide a light-touch holistic support for barriers to living in the community and avoiding social isolation.

To provide a provision of a single joined-up view and pathway into local services to tackle specific needs.

About us

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Details

Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,708 to £45,718 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0104-31651

Job locations

Rutland County Council

Catmos Street

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6HP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Job:

To lead on managing Integrated Care Coordinators and Community Inclusion Workers.

To develop the Rutland place integrated neighbourhood team model, focused on bringing together professionals from health, social care and the voluntary sector in one core team to support people to receive the help and service they need in a coordinated no wrong door approach

To promote resilience and safety within the community by ensuring a timely response is provided for adults referred to the Rise team.

Main Responsibilities:

1. To support and supervise members of the team. This includes 1:1s, recruitment and identifying training needs to ensure ongoing professional development of the team.

2. To ensure that the needs of adults at risk are met and co-ordinate professional involvement to support their needs, and that of their carers.

3. To provide specialist advice to other Social Workers, Integrated Care Coordinators, Care Managers, Community Inclusion Workers and Assistant Care Managers in relation to complex cases and to link with other professionals as appropriate as required.

4. To support the development of the Rutland integrated neighbourhood team, reviewing the service to ensure value for public money and potential efficiencies maximized.

5. To assist in case management, data and performance monitoring, and embedding quality assurance. Ensure that all appropriate planning and review activity is carried out effectively.

6. To maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required, and give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings as necessary.

7. To liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and care planning activities. Promote and support positive relationships and partnerships with key agencies.

8. To manage delegated budgets and ensure effective financial planning and monitoring in accordance with the Councils Financial Procedure rules.

9. To lead and develop a motivated team and ensure they are developed in their role through effective use of My Conversation/supervision and effective performance management as appropriate.

10. Take reasonable care for your health and safety and have regard to other persons who may be affected by the performance of your duties, in accordance with the provisions of Health and Safety legislation and Rutland County Councils and Departmental codes of practice and procedures. You will exercise proper care in handling, operating and safeguarding any equipment, vehicle or appliance provided, used or issued by the Council or provided or issued by a third party for individual or collective use in the performance of your duties.

11. This job description indicates the main areas of activity of this post. From time to time, however, other tasks/duties may be required but these will fall within the general areas of responsibility and grade of the post. Any changes which are of a permanent nature will, following consultation with you, be included in the job description in specific terms and will be formally issued to you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Job:

To lead on managing Integrated Care Coordinators and Community Inclusion Workers.

To develop the Rutland place integrated neighbourhood team model, focused on bringing together professionals from health, social care and the voluntary sector in one core team to support people to receive the help and service they need in a coordinated no wrong door approach

To promote resilience and safety within the community by ensuring a timely response is provided for adults referred to the Rise team.

Main Responsibilities:

1. To support and supervise members of the team. This includes 1:1s, recruitment and identifying training needs to ensure ongoing professional development of the team.

2. To ensure that the needs of adults at risk are met and co-ordinate professional involvement to support their needs, and that of their carers.

3. To provide specialist advice to other Social Workers, Integrated Care Coordinators, Care Managers, Community Inclusion Workers and Assistant Care Managers in relation to complex cases and to link with other professionals as appropriate as required.

4. To support the development of the Rutland integrated neighbourhood team, reviewing the service to ensure value for public money and potential efficiencies maximized.

5. To assist in case management, data and performance monitoring, and embedding quality assurance. Ensure that all appropriate planning and review activity is carried out effectively.

6. To maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required, and give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings as necessary.

7. To liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and care planning activities. Promote and support positive relationships and partnerships with key agencies.

8. To manage delegated budgets and ensure effective financial planning and monitoring in accordance with the Councils Financial Procedure rules.

9. To lead and develop a motivated team and ensure they are developed in their role through effective use of My Conversation/supervision and effective performance management as appropriate.

10. Take reasonable care for your health and safety and have regard to other persons who may be affected by the performance of your duties, in accordance with the provisions of Health and Safety legislation and Rutland County Councils and Departmental codes of practice and procedures. You will exercise proper care in handling, operating and safeguarding any equipment, vehicle or appliance provided, used or issued by the Council or provided or issued by a third party for individual or collective use in the performance of your duties.

11. This job description indicates the main areas of activity of this post. From time to time, however, other tasks/duties may be required but these will fall within the general areas of responsibility and grade of the post. Any changes which are of a permanent nature will, following consultation with you, be included in the job description in specific terms and will be formally issued to you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential
  • DIPSW, BASW / CQSW
  • Or professional qualification (e.g nurse, OT, Physio)
  • Registration with SWE

Desirable

  • Desirable
  • Degree or equivalent
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential
  • DIPSW, BASW / CQSW
  • Or professional qualification (e.g nurse, OT, Physio)
  • Registration with SWE

Desirable

  • Desirable
  • Degree or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rutland County Council

Address

Rutland County Council

Catmos Street

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6HP


Employer's website

https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rutland County Council

Address

Rutland County Council

Catmos Street

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6HP


Employer's website

https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Emmajane Hollands

ehollands@rutland.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,708 to £45,718 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0104-31651

Job locations

Rutland County Council

Catmos Street

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6HP


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