Social Care Assessor
19 days ago
Liverpool
We are currently working with a client in Liverpool who is looking to recruit an experienced Social Care Assessor to join their Adult Access Team. As a Social Care Assessor, you will be responsible for assessing individuals and, where necessary, providing short-term support or reablement to promote independence. Where longer-term intervention is required, you will complete robust assessments to support a smooth transition into Locality Teams for ongoing support. You will work with adults aged 18+ and manage a varied caseload with the support of supervision and guidance, ensuring all work is carried out in line with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.Key Responsibilities: • Manage and prioritise a varied caseload effectively, • Complete Reablement, Needs, Risk, Mental Capacity, and Best Interest Assessments, as well as reviews, • Commission appropriate services including domiciliary care, day placements, carers support, assistive technology, and minor adaptations, • Work collaboratively within a Multi-Disciplinary Team, • Attend daily huddles and participate in duty responsibilities, • Represent the Adult Access Team at external meetings when required, • Previous experience working within Adult Social Care, • Experience completing strength-based assessments, • Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act, • Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively, • Experience working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team, • Strong communication and report writing skills