Full Time 37 hours per week
We are looking for a positive and motivated Social Care Assessor to join our integrated Adult Social Care team covering the West area of Devon.
Based in our Tavistock office with flexibility to work from home as part of our hybrid working policy, you will undertake a key Social Care Assessor role within our Adult Social Care Team. The post is a full-time, permanent position requiring office-based working at least three days per week.
You will be working with Adults aged from 18 to over 65 who present with a range of physical and/or learning disabilities as well as enduring health conditions, frailty, and dementia. You will be part of the wider Community Health and Social Care Team, consisting of Experienced Social Workers, Social Care Assessors, Occupational Therapists, and Community Nurses.
If you like a fast-paced and varied role, this job will suit you. You will be writing strengths-based social care assessments, coordinating commissioned packages of care, arranging placements in 24-hour care, and providing ongoing social care support in complex case work and reviews. You will be required to raise safeguarding adult concerns where necessary. There is a requirement to support CHC applications, undertake Mental Capacity Assessments, and become involved with Best Interest decisions and support Court of Protection applications.
The nature of this work requires you to be highly organised with strong IT and recording skills, and in turn, you will receive excellent support in a busy and friendly team.
You will become familiar with key policies and legislation and help to ensure the Local Authority is meeting its duties and responsibilities under The Care Act and other legal frameworks.
You will attend training on safeguarding and other essential areas of practice.
You will have experience working with people in sometimes difficult situations, their carers, and other professionals, and with managing conflict. You will build on your communication skills and become effective in communicating both verbally and through written formats.
You will have developed skills in managing and prioritising your workload autonomously and work well as part of a caring and hardworking team. You will have good time management skills and be able to work under pressure.
You need to be IT literate and willing to develop your skills.
You will be committed to equality and diversity, good customer service, and achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable people.
The role provides an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to progress their social care career.
Interview Date: 25/11/2024
For an informal conversation, please contact:
Katherine Beattie ( katherine.beattie@devon.gov.uk )
Lisa Lawson ( Lisa.lawson@devon.gov.uk )
Amanda Crosby ( Amanda.crosby@devon.gov.uk )
Please click Apply Now to see further information.
* DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive and safe environment. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality, and promote diversity across Devon.
* Happy to Talk Flexible Working – The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours, etc.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
* This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
* For more information about Working for Devon, please visit our Working for Devon page.
* This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Does the job role include personal care?: No
Working Patterns:
37 hours per week
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