Social Care Assessor East Sussex

Seven Resourcing are looking for a Social Care Assessor/Resource Officer to work with East Sussex County Council

36 Hours Per Week

£17.51 Per Hour (PAYE) or £20.00 Per Hour (Umbrella)

The Job–

Responsible for undertaking Social Care Assessments in line with all current and relevant legislation. Work will be with both individuals and families as directed by the Practice Manager.

Undertake assessments of care and support need under the Care Act 2014 and in accordance with the Departments eligibility criteria.

Plan of appropriate interventions to safeguard vulnerable adults including providing accommodation and seeking legal orders where appropriate.

Work in partnership with other statutory, independent and voluntary organisations to ensure the service is responsive to service users’ needs and to provide comprehensive packages of care.

Monitor and review clients according to Departmental requirements.

Provide appropriate information for the client data system and maintain written and computerised records concerning service users’ needs and service delivery in accordance with departmental standards.

Applicant Requirements-

Level 4 Adult Care qualification or willingness to complete Lead Practitioner in Social Care (Level 4) apprenticeship which will be funded by the Council*list.

Ability to communicate effectively (e.g. liaising with colleagues, Manager, service users and carers, members of the public and other agencies).

Ability to work as part of a team and to use initiative.

Ability to maintain clear, professional boundaries.

Ability to carry out assessments, prioritise and organise work effectively.

Proficient in the use of I.T.

Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding and sensitivity.

To be able to work successfully within a changing environment.

Ability to use evidence to make decisions.

Ability to work jointly and constructively with colleagues and other health care professionals.

To understand and to have the ability to undertake assessment and review activity applying good practice in relation to service users and carers.

Ability to converse at ease with customer and provide advice in accurate spoken English

Working with Seven Social Care:

Established in 2011, Seven Social Care is a leading provider of social care professionals to county councils, charities, hospitals, care homes and private organisations across the UK.

Seven is the recruitment service that guarantees experienced, qualified and available staff exactly when you need them. Our expert talent acquisition team seamlessly connect professionals to all areas of social care; including Children and Adults, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Community, Support Work and everything in between.

After being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2018, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity and attention to detail.

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