Assistant Care Manager

3 months contract with a local authority

Job Summary:

In accordance with divisional and departmental policy and procedures to undertake assessments of Adults and Carers.

To provide practical support and information for Adults and Carers.

Within divisional and departmental policy and procedures formulate and implement individual support plans by arranging and monitoring the delivery of services/payments to Adults and Carers.

To work in conjunction with team colleagues and other professional staff to ensure that service user s needs are met.

Monitor review and evaluate services in order to ensure that they are provided effectively and in accordance with need.

Key Duties/Accountabilities:

Undertake assessments of Adults and Carers needs in accordance with Care Act 2014 and London Borough of Bromley procedures.

Calculate the indicative personal budget.

Prepare individual support plans reflecting the assessment of needs of the Service User and their Carers including identifying unmet needs.

Arrange for the provision of standard adaptive equipment and demonstrate the correct technique for use ensuring that the Service User and Carers are safe and independent as possible.

Request minor adaptations to the Service User s home in accordance with service procedures and check that these are suitable after installation and the Service User and Carer is as safe and independent as possible.

To seek the advice and support of a qualified or registered worker e.g. Occupational Therapist or Care Manager where a case is identified as needing their involvement or more input.

Contribute to the development of users and carers choice and independence by effectively promoting Direct Payments/Personal budgets.

To ensure all relevant parties involved with Adults and Carers are notified of changes and/or amendments to support plans.

To maintain Adult and Carer records in accordance with the departmental policy and practice.

To follow up any complaint in accordance with departmental policy and practice.

To engage with users and carers in such a way that is consistent with antidiscriminatory practice as developed by the Department.

To contribute to the development of participate in and help maintain links with other organisations in the statutory and nonstatutory sectors.

To develop and maintain knowledge skills and expertise in assessment planning and review.

Assist registered staff colleagues when required on complex care pathways e.g. safeguarding investigations and cases where there is a high level of risk.

Participate in the operation of duty and respond accordingly to need.

Respond to new and changed legislation in respect of Adult Services and implement as directed.

Assist in the induction of new staff.

Essential Experience Required:

Experience working within Health and Social Care directly with Adults and Carers is required.

Essential Qualifications Required:

knowledge of Social Services legislation and practice is essential.

A thorough knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014 the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant legislation is essential.

Minimum standard of English GCSE Grade A C or equivalent qualification is required.

A relevant social and health care qualification is preferable.

Additional information to note:

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Basic DBS is required for this role.

A clean full manual UK/EU driver s license is desirable.

The position will close soon so please apply ASAP.