community social workers access to local authorities

[evedawn]

How does a community social worker access various local authority services for the client (eg: community care workers, provision of day and residential care etc)

I'm studying a course (NOT social work) and need to know this but...I've googled etc and no luck

PInkwink and saxyjag were very hepful a few days ago with a different social work Q

[evedawn]

PS - what i THINK happens is:
1) REQUEST for assessment

2) ASSESSMENT CARIED OUT by social worker (taking into account the wishes of person being assessed. Their physical / mental difficulties. Health / housing needs. Current sources of help (family, carers etc) / The needs of these sources of care.

3) A CARE PLAN is Produced (stipulating service to be provided - when and by whom / Contact point for problems / Information on how to ask for review if circumstances change.

Does this sound about right?

Not sure if I've posted this in correct thread by the way.....


Thanks to those who can help me with this. ..

[dragongiraffe]

Confine your interests/requests to a particular LA's Social Work Department.
The more you keep it local and the more you get to know each other's faces, the greater fruit will be borne from it.