Care Act AssessorinLichfield/TamworthinLichfield/TamworthPUBLISHED THU 12 DEC 2024
Candidates should possess strong communication, time management, and organisational skills, along with proficient computer abilities. While knowledge of community support services is beneficial, it is not mandatory as training will be provided. Successful applicants must be flexible team players willing to travel across Staffordshire and have a clean driving license and vehicle for work purposes. The Trust prioritizes professional development, offering training opportunities and pathways for career progression, while candidates will also enroll in a Social Work Learning Academy for continuous professional growth.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Adult Social Care Teams in Lichfield and Tamworth for 2 Band 4 Care Act Assessors focussing predominantly on completing annual reviews. These are permanent positions and are an ideal opportunity for someone at the beginning of their social care career who wants to experience a wide range of opportunities in adult social services. You will be fully supported to develop your skills and experience, and the successful applicant will be working alongside social workers, social care assessors and senior care act assessors.
The role is vitally important in contributing towards the key performance indicators of the service. The role contributes towards ensuring safe, supportive and appropriate care which will support independence. The role is fast paced and involves working closely with service-users, carers, partner agencies and other professionals providing assessment of need, signposting, information, care planning and reviewing in line with The Care Act (2and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
A good knowledge of the services available to support and promote independence in the community is a benefit but not essential as an induction and full training will be provided. The Trust is committed to professional development and will provide opportunity for training and routes for career progression.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and innovative individuals who possesses excellent communication, time management and organisational skills. Proficient computer skills are essential. The successful candidates will have a flexible approach and be team players who are able to forge excellent working relationships with our partner agencies.
The successful applicants will need to travel across Staffordshire and when required out of county. You will require a clean driving licence and a vehicle for business use
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Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)
On appointment, you will be enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.
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