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Supply Care Solutions are looking for a Community Care Assessor in the Merseyside area.
Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions.
Job Title: Community Care Assessor
Rate: up to £18.50 per hour (umbrella)
Hours: Full Time, 36 Hours Per Week
Job Summary
As the Community Care Assessor you will contribute to the delivery of an effective Vulnerable People Service as a member of a team responsible for safeguarding, promoting the welfare of and continuously improving outcomes for individuals. You will also be responsible for providing practical and social support for vulnerable people and their families, including contributing to assessment and review of care packages, recognising serious risk and promoting informed choices.
MAIN DUTIES of the Community Care Assessor
* You will manage an allocated workload in line with the policies and procedures of the Team, the Service area.
* Contribute to person centred needs led assessment, support planning, interventions and reviews ensuring full involvement of the individual and significant others.
* Prepare a statement of need that ensures that the best possible options are available through the commissioning of personalised services and liaising with other professionals and agencies as required.
* Listen to expressed preferences and choice and negotiate appropriate care arrangements with individuals and their carers within agreed resources.
* Undertake planned reviews to ensure customers receive care according to their assessed ongoing needs.
* Signpost to and fully utilise initiatives provided within the local community to enable individuals to participate in everyday life as an active citizen.
* Communicate effectively and confidently in a range of situations and with regard to sensory, physical and cognitive needs.
* Demonstrate inclusive practice in relation to identity and diversity, challenging any issues of concern.
* Work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi-agency boundaries.
* Attend and represent the service at a range of meetings including multi disciplinary reviews.
* Identify and assess levels of risk and take responsibility for reporting through the line management structure. Participate in safeguarding investigations.
Our locum Community Care Assessors benefit from
- Excellent Rates
- Refer-a-friend scheme*
- Assistance with DBS applications
- Dedicated consultant support
- Varied career and flexible working opportunities
If you are interested in the role of Community Care Assessor or require more information please apply online or call us