Social Care Assessor

Seven Social Care is looking for a Social Care Assessor to start a new exclusive role in Manchester. This is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility of placement extension.

The role:

You will work alongside social workers and other clinicians supporting the needs of people with a learning disability and other cooccurring and multi-layered issues – we are looking for someone in the north of the city and also in the south of the city. You will also assist service users to engage with support services provided by both statutory and voluntary agencies, ensuring that the client is appropriately supported and therefore able to contribute actively to the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Arranging timely support for reablement, packages of care, respite, carer assessments, equipment and minor adaptations to support independent living, assistive technology and support carers and family members.

Advising citizens and referring them to appropriate services based on the observation and assessment completed, ensuring that the provision of services supports citizens maximise their independence.

Developing and implementing citizen support plans to meet identified social needs of individuals, enabling the citizen to achieve maximum health and well-being.

Establishing and maintaining relationships with citizens and working proactively with appropriate stakeholders to assess the individual’s needs and support positive outcomes for citizens.

Applicant Requirements:

Experience: Experience of working in a Social Care or Health Care Setting with an understanding of relevant Social Care legislation.

Qualifications: Hold or willing to undertake and achieve NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care

Compliance: Up to date enhanced DBS

Hours: 35 hours a week

Working with Seven Social Care:

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