Learning Disability and Autism Reviewing Officer

Job overview

Learning Disabilities and Autism Reviewing Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic health or social care professional  to  join our LDA Commissioning, Case Management and Keyworking Team within Black Country Healthcare.

The LDA Commissioning, Case Management and Keyworking Team works within the Trust to support the delivery of the Learning Disability and Autism agenda across all Trust Divisions and Black Country Local Authorities, working to ensure that people with learning disabilities and autistic people are supported to lead healthy, valued lives.

As an established and experienced health or social care professional, the successful candidate will fulfil the role of  supporting health and social colleagues to review S117 and health funded packages of care, in order to achieve positive outcomes with our citizens. The role is wide ranging and works to support the team in ensuring that the needs of our citizens are appropriately met to to support people to live well at home with the right care and support.

This is a demanding yet exciting time to be involved with the LDA agenda in the Black Country as we explore the opportunities and changes it brings to the wider health and social care economy, and work in new and innovative ways.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for reviewing commissioned care packages for people with a learning disability and autistic people across the four Black Country localities.  The packages will include those who are subject to s117 aftercare, joint funding or fully health funded.

The post holder will act as a specialist reviewing officer to ensure that complex case reviews and assessments are timely, whilst reflecting the best outcomes for our citizens and ensuring that the packages of care offer value for money.

The post holder will ensure quality and effectiveness of placements, utilising quality and assurance monitoring tools to ensure that all packages of care meet individual needs and promote positive outcomes for people.

The post holder will work collaboratively with health and social care partners to complete complex assessments and reviews to meet the holistic needs of the individual.

The post holder will continue to monitor packages of care, and provide expert knowledge on the Care Act, Mental Health Act, including s117 aftercare and the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

The post holder with identify service deficiencies and work alongside the LDA Commissioners and Case Managers to agree remedial action plans and monitor progress and resolution, and identify gaps in services and work with the LDA Commissioners to develop capacity in the market that enables the lead provider BCHFT to meet its requirements under the sufficient duty.

Detailed job description and main 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 – MDT’s, CPA’s and CTR’s 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.