Jayne Low

Working in an Adult Mental Health Social Care Team.

Manging complex cases involving Mental Health and substance misuse issues.

Demonstrated awareness of Social Care role and roles of partner organisations to advise clients.

Duty work, responding to emergencies and urgent concerns.

Completing strength based assessments under the Care Act (2014)

In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation relevant to the role of Social Worker.

Mentoring ASYE/Social Work Students.

Completing Safeguarding enquiries.

Ensuring up to case case recording for accurate documentation.

Liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, in particular NHS Mental Health colleagues.

Completing strength based care plans with individuals, focusing on increased client independence.

Undertook the Social Work Degree through the apprentice scheme sponsored by Surrey County Council.

Placements in

Learning Disability & Autism Team

Mental Health

Locality Team

Family/Children's Centre

Advising on Best Practice to locality Social Care Teams.

Point of contact to advise on legal duties under the Care Act (2014) in relation to Carers.

Creating and delivering training to all social care staff related to carers and young carers.

Representing Surrey County Council at public engagement events. Completing presentations to Surrey residents on Adult Social Care and Carers.

Completing Carers Assessments and identifying and working with Young Carers.

Engaging in multi agency working with partner organisations to develop services for Carers in Surrey.

First point of contact for Surrey residents looking for information from Adult Social Care.

Completing Fair Access to Care Assessments.

Signposting to partner organisations relevant to a person's enquiry.

Providing accurate information on social care, to ensure people are informed and manage expectations.

Working in a Learning Disability Social Care Team.

Completing care needs assessments and manging a complex caseload.

Completing care plans and reviews.

Completing safeguarding enquiries.