Learning Disability and Autism Reviewing Officer

To manage own caseload and identify priorities, when undertaking s117, joint and fully health funded reviews. Utilising agreed assessment and funding tools and collating evidence to support the need for the commissioned package of care. To review historical and high cost care packages ensuring they still meet the needs of the individual, and signposting to other services that can help provide additional support as appropriate or required. To organise and coordinate meetings and reviews, some of which may be out the local area and involve travel planning. Support the Commissioners and Case Managers by completing joint assessments with partners by representing BCHFT in any funding reviews for citizens. Maintain comprehensive records to support the rationale for commissioned care packages, providing information and reports to Commissioners and funding panels as required. Attendance at meetings MDTs, CPAs and CTRs as required to support in obtaining a good understanding of individuals and their care and support needs. To provide support to the citizen and carer(s) through the assessment and reviewing process, involving them in choices and decision making where appropriate, and keeping all parties informed at each stage. To collaborate with health and social care partners, and the provider market to identify unmet needs or gaps in care provision The post holder will remain up to date with local and national policy, understanding any changes to frameworks to ensure compliance. To identify and report on any quality and assurance, or safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities. To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality service from the Learning Disability and Autism Commissioning, Case Management and Key Worker Team The post holder will work within the sphere of their own professional and accountability framework, keeping up to date with mandatory training and continued professional development. Job description Job responsibilities To manage own caseload and identify priorities, when undertaking s117, joint and fully health funded reviews. Utilising agreed assessment and funding tools and collating evidence to support the need for the commissioned package of care. To review historical and high cost care packages ensuring they still meet the needs of the individual, and signposting to other services that can help provide additional support as appropriate or required. To organise and coordinate meetings and reviews, some of which may be out the local area and involve travel planning. Support the Commissioners and Case Managers by completing joint assessments with partners by representing BCHFT in any funding reviews for citizens. Maintain comprehensive records to support the rationale for commissioned care packages, providing information and reports to Commissioners and funding panels as required. Attendance at meetings MDTs, CPAs and CTRs as required to support in obtaining a good understanding of individuals and their care and support needs. To provide support to the citizen and carer(s) through the assessment and reviewing process, involving them in choices and decision making where appropriate, and keeping all parties informed at each stage. To collaborate with health and social care partners, and the provider market to identify unmet needs or gaps in care provision The post holder will remain up to date with local and national policy, understanding any changes to frameworks to ensure compliance. To identify and report on any quality and assurance, or safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities. To undertake any other duties of a similar nature consistent with the responsibilities of this post in order to provide a quality service from the Learning Disability and Autism Commissioning, Case Management and Key Worker Team The post holder will work within the sphere of their own professional and accountability framework, keeping up to date with mandatory training and continued professional development.