{"id":2932,"date":"2024-03-21T22:34:32","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T22:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/?post_type=article&#038;p=2932"},"modified":"2024-08-15T13:41:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:41:39","slug":"who-does-what-adults","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/article\/who-does-what-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Who does what (adults)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arranging and managing social care support can be a complicated process, with lots of people involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are lots of different people who can help you in different ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find out who does what below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social work professionals<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social work professionals have a main role in the process of arranging social care support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social work professionals include social workers, social work assistants, care managers, assessors, and people with other job titles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Their roles include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Working with you to understand what your strengths are and what you need support with<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Completing an assessment for accessing funded social care support<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Working out an indicative support budget, which means the rough amount of money you will have to pay for your support<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Helping you understand the options for arranging and managing your support<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explaining where you can get help from organisations separate from the council<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Agreeing your support budget<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Completing reviews to check how your support is going.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local Authorities\/ Councils<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As well as social workers, the council is involved in social care support in other ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Councils have their own care and support services and if you choose to be supported in this way, you will get direct care and support from them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Councils also have Finance teams who deal with anything to do with money. If you choose to manage your own support budget you will probably have contact with the council Finance team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Independent Support Organisations<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In most parts of Scotland there are organisations which are separate from the council that can also help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Independent Support Organisations can give you advice, information and practical support with arranging and managing social care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They have an in-depth understanding of the processes involved in getting support. They can often provide emotional support and understanding too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some Independent Support Organisations will advocate on your behalf and will communicate with professionals for you when you need help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can search for your local Independent Support Organisation using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/find-help\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find Help<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> search tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advocacy services<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advocacy services can support you in meetings and with communicating information to professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They can help to make sure your views, wishes and needs are being fully understood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can search for a local advocacy service on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siaa.org.uk\/find-an-advocate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance website.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other third sector organisations\/ charities<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other third sector organisations or charities can often provide you with different types of help and support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some charities focus on helping people with specific health conditions or needs, for example older people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They may give you advice and information when it comes to social care support. They may also run support services or groups in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peer support<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In some parts of Scotland there are local peer support groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peer support groups are groups of people who have similar needs. Many people in these groups will already use social care support, or have been through the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peer support groups use their experience and knowledge to help others. These are sometimes also called Lived Experience groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It can be helpful to speak to people who are in the same situation as you and understand how it feels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are also some peer support groups online, for example Facebook groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can search online for peer support groups in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Care and support providers<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are lots of organisations which provide direct care and support, to help with day-to-day life and support you to be independent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some of these care and support providers are charities and some are private businesses. Some specialise in care and support services for people with particular needs, for example, people with learning disabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may choose to be supported by a care and support provider or to get your care and support from the council.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may choose to employ your own workers to support you, which are called Personal Assistants or PAs for short.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Healthcare professionals<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Healthcare professionals (such as GPs, physiotherapists, specialists, or consultants) may also contribute towards an assessment for social care support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They do this by providing information about any health conditions you have and how this affects your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Occupational therapist (OT)<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In some councils, an occupational therapist (OT) may complete the assessment for accessing social care support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Occupational Therapists may also contribute to an assessment by saying what a person needs to support them to live more independently, for example equipment or technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People involved in support for children and unpaid carers<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are an unpaid carer, or arranging support for a child or young person, there are likely to be other people involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find out more in these articles:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/article\/who-does-what-children-and-young-people\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Who does what (children and young people)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/article\/who-does-what-unpaid-carers-and-young-carers\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Who does what (unpaid carers and young carers)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out about the role of the main professionals and organisations who will help you when it comes to getting support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2932","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/2932","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/2932\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3376,"href":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/2932\/revisions\/3376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/handbook.scot\/sds-handbook\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2932"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}