Senior Social Care Assessor

We are working closely with local authority in Herefordshire to assist with the appointment of a Senior Social Care Assessor on a 3-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 17.85- 24.42 per hour

Summary:

The Senior Social Care Assessor plays a key role in delivering high-quality person-centred Adult Social Care services within the Community Wellbeing service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team the postholder will undertake strengths-based assessments care management reviews and mental capacity assessments to support adults young adults transitioning into adult services informal carers and vulnerable individuals to maintain independence wellbeing and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake strengths-based person-centred assessments of adults young adults and carers to identify needs risks outcomes and support requirements.
• Support adults and carers to identify personal outcomes and develop strengths-based plans that promote independence resilience and wellbeing.
• Identify safeguarding concerns assess risk and take appropriate action in accordance with safeguarding procedures and adult protection policies.
• Ensure compliance with Adult Social Care legislation council policies professional standards and statutory responsibilities.
• Participate in supervision professional development training and reflective practice activities to maintain effective professional performance.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care Social Care Community Care or a related discipline or equivalent relevant qualification and/or demonstrable experience.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to Adult Social Care practice.

Essentials:

• Good understanding of Adult Social Care legislation statutory guidance and professional practice frameworks.
• Understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act 2005 safeguarding responsibilities and adult wellbeing principles.
• Experience working within a care health or Adult Social Care environment.
• Experience supporting adults carers or vulnerable individuals to identify goals and outcomes and develop strengths-based plans.

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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