Care Assessor (12 months) - North Tyneside

Full time Driver Evening and Weekend Rota

A people-focused role where your skills make a real difference

• Location: North Tyneside Office (NE29)
• Salary: 27784 per annum on-call payments
• Bonus: Up to 300 new starter bonus up to 400 annual bonus 300 refer-a-friend bonus
• Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (rota basis including weekends)
• Contract: Temporary 12 month maternity cover
• Start date: Mid-May / early-June to allow for shadowing and training
• Requirement: Must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Make a real difference every day

At Be Caring we believe great care starts with listening. As a Care Assessor youll work closely with the people we support their families and health and care professionals to co-design care and support plans that reflect individual needs preferences and outcomes.

This is a people-focused role where your compassion communication skills and organisation will help ensure care is safe personalised and delivered with dignity.

Were proud to be an award-winning organisation recognised nationally for our leadership culture and excellence in care - but what matters most to us is how we support people and each other every day.

About the role

Youll lead on care planning reviews and risk assessments working collaboratively with families colleagues and external professionals. Youll support Care Workers by providing clear practical care plans and guidance enabling the delivery of high-quality person-centred care.

What youll do

• Co-design personalised care and support plans with the people we support and their families ensuring plans are clear accurate and easy to follow
• Complete assessments reviews and risk assessments using a positive risk-taking approach and update care plans as needs or outcomes change
• Work in partnership with families Care Workers and professionals including Social Workers GPs and District Nurses taking part in multi-disciplinary reviews where appropriate
• Support Care Workers to understand individual outcomes preferences and support needs and identify risks training needs and improvement opportunities
• Respond promptly to new referrals and changes in support needs introducing Care Workers to new clients and their families
• Maintain accurate timely records across care systems and plan and complete reviews within agreed timescales

What were looking for

• A caring confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Experience of care planning assessments or reviews in health or social care
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under time pressure
• Experience of supporting coaching or mentoring colleagues (desirable)
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Development and support

Were committed to your personal and professional development. Youll have:

• Support from your Manager colleagues and central team
• Clear career development pathways
• Access to funded learning and accredited qualifications including apprenticeships

Well give you the tools resources and support to help you Be the Best you can be.

Bonus Schemes

• up to 300 New Starter Bonus
• up to 300 Refer a Friend Bonus
• up to 400 Annual Bonus
• 25 Birthday Gift Voucher

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS.
• Paid induction training:1 week classroom-based (Monday - Friday) 2 days shadowing and additional online modules.
• Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
• Holiday pay:annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):24-hour helpline advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
• Union membership (optional):through our partnership with the GMB.