Social Care Assistant

We are working closely alongside a local authority in Bexley to assist with the appointment of a Social care Assistant on a 6.5-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 15.13- 19.78 per hour

Summary:

The Social Care Assistant (Level 1) is a vital frontline role dedicated to supporting adults older people and their informal carers. Operating within the framework of the Care Act you will assess the needs of individuals with physical disabilities mental health conditions and learning disabilities. Your primary focus is to implement strengths-based support plans that maximize independence allowing service users to remain in their communities or move into appropriate role requires a rehabilitative and preventative approach. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team collaborating with health colleagues and external partners to ensure a seamless integrated support system. At the Bexley 06 level you will manage a caseload of lower complexity under the oversight and guidance of qualified senior practitioners.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct strengths-based assessments of service users and informal carers to determine eligibility under the Care Act.
• Formulate and implement individualized support plans that prioritize independence and preferred lifestyle choices.
• Conduct initial enquiries and risk assessments regarding safeguarding concerns for vulnerable adults (with senior support).
• Assess daily living activities and organize solutions such as minor home adaptations and assistive equipment.
• Undertake Continuing Health Care (CHC) checklists as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level II in Health and Social Care (or equivalent practical knowledge).

Essentials:

• Recent experience (paid or voluntary) working with people with social care needs (Learning Disabilities Physical Disabilities Mental Health or Older Persons).
• A foundational understanding of the Care Act Mental Capacity Act and Equal Opportunities legislation.
• Awareness of local universal services welfare benefits and data protection/confidentiality principles.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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