Description of the contract
Wrexham County Borough Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are in receipt of Welsh Government Intermediate Care Fund (ICF) funding, and are looking for tender applications from organisations that are able to meet the required service aims and objectives as detailed below.
The Provider will work with individuals, professionals and Third Sector organisations in Wrexham County Borough. Funding provided (a maximum of £29,490 p.a.) is for the provision of a minimum of 1 x WTE Third Sector Link Worker to be based within, and part-managed by the Wrexham Single Point of Access (SPoA); an integrated Health and Social Care Team, providing a five day service across Wrexham County Borough, based in Crown Buildings (Social Services). The service will start on 1 April 2017 and will expire on 31 March 2020 with options to extend the contract for 2 years in yearly increments, subject to a successful service review.
The Third Sector Link Worker post plays a crucial role in enabling the SPoA, and therefore strategic partners, to deliver on key duties as outlined within the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act (2014), including the provision of information, advice and assistance, and as such supports the prevention and early intervention agenda.
The aims and objectives of the service are:
¿ To work with the Wrexham Single Point of Access to ensure that information on third sector provision is readily accessible to relevant professionals.
¿ Support Wrexham citizens to access non-statutory forms of support, including the provision of information, advice and assistance, to enable them to maintain their independence, and prevent escalation of need
¿ To raise awareness of third sector provision amongst members of the WSPoA as well as other teams (Disability Team and Team for the Older Person).
¿ Manage a caseload (allocated from WSPoA referral / enquiries)
¿ To contribute to the work of the Single Point of Access as directed by the Single Point of Access Team Manager, and Head of Service
¿ To implement procedures for signposting and referral to third sector organisations, underscored by sound information sharing protocols.
¿ Actively aid the development phases and operation of the new Wellbeing directory, DEWIS Cymru – in line with the Social Services and Wellbeing Act, Section 13, relating to Wellbeing Outcomes.
¿ To work with third sector providers and service commissioners to ensure that adequate quality assurance/ clinical governance/ performance management systems are in place to underpin safe referral processes
¿ To maintain accurate records and produce regular reports in line with monitoring requirements of the Single Point of Access team and the project funders.
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