R2R103805 Social Care Assessor Mental Health Team Permanent 18.5hrs per week

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services transport public health and parks through to planning trading standards community safety and education so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work learn and make a difference.

Southend Council are looking to appoint a permanent part-time (18.5hrs per week) Social Care Assessor.

The part-time hours are flexible but you are required to work Wednesdays due to team meetings.

The successful candidate will be required to support individuals who reside in Southend with the aim of offering the appropriate support in the right place at the right time. You will be required to understand an individuals strengths assets and wishes to maximise their potential for independence recognising the importance of assuming that the individual is best placed to know their own outcomes goals and wellbeing.

As well as this you will undertake Care Act 2014 Assessments reviews and support individuals to develop personalised care plans that take account of community assets informal networks universal services and other support and provision which reduces dependency. Support people with specialist needs to have fulfilling lives work with health and social care colleagues and other partners by engaging in innovative practice and a visionary approach to creating a better Southend.

Whilst this role is community based some work will also be undertaken within hospital settings.

To be shortlisted for this position you must have previous experience of working within the community and be familiar with adult social services.

You must have knowledge of applying the Care Act (2014) Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquires.

You will need to have the ability to apply a strengths-based asset-based approach to assessment care planning and review. Have the ability to develop relationships with internal & external stakeholders including voluntary public and private sector organisations and partners suppliers and contractors.

When joining the council you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the Why Work For Us tab.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications regardless of race sex disability sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity age or religion or belief.