Assessing and Reviewing Officer

Conwy County Borough Council; Conwy; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Conwy is seeking a full-time Assessing and Reviewing Officer to work closely with older people and their families. The role involves conducting assessments, developing care plans, and enhancing professional practice. Applicants should have a good knowledge of the social care sector and relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 or DipSW. This position offers the chance to make a difference in the community and requires travel across Conwy County.

Benefits

Regular professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of the social care and/or health care sector.
• Evidence of further relevant study such as NVQ Level 3 or above in Social Care.
• Essential ability to travel throughout Conwy County on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with older people, families/carers, and recently discharged patients.
• Conduct assessments, review cases, and develop care plans.
• Provide day-to-day supervision support and participate in group sessions.

Skills

Good working knowledge of social care and/or health care sector

Experience with outcome-based planning

Ability to travel regularly

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above in Social Care

BTEC Trusted Assessor in Community Equipment

DipSW or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

As one of the biggest employers in the area, we invite you to join our close‑working friendly team to lead and focus on developing integrated initiatives that enable us to deliver services to the people in Conwy and benefit communities.

Team & Role

The Older People and Hospital Social Work Team within Conwy Adult Services requires a full‑time Assessing and Reviewing Officer. This opportunity is part of the Colwyn Bay Community Resource Team, a well‑established multi‑disciplinary team that works with older people, their families/carers and recently discharged patients from hospital.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with older people, families/carers and recently discharged patients, focusing on outcome‑based planning and reablement.
• Conduct assessments, review cases and develop care plans.
• Provide day‑to‑day and formal supervision support, and participate in supportive group sessions.
• Use the organisation’s training opportunities to enhance professional practice.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of the social care and/or health care sector.
• Evidence of further relevant study such as NVQ Level 3 or above in Social Care, BTEC Trusted Assessor in Community Equipment or a DipSW.

Travel Requirements

Essential ability to travel throughout Conwy County on a regular basis, often to remote locations at short notice.

Background Check

A satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required.

Job Description (Welsh)

Rydym yn un o’r cyflogwyr mwyaf yn yr ardal a dymunwn ichi ymuno â’n tîm clos, cyfeillgar i arwain a chanolbwyntio ar y gwaith o ddatblygu mentrau integredig sy’n ein galluogi i ddarparu gwasanaethau i bobl Conwy a bod o fudd i gymunedau.

Mae Tîm Gwaith Cymdeithasol Pobl Hŷn ac Ysbyty o fewn Gwasanaethau Oedolion Conwy yn gofyn am Swyddog Asesu Ac Adolygu llawn amser.

Dyma gyfle cyffrous i weithio o fewn Tîm Adnoddau Cymunedol yr Bae Colwyn sydd yn dîm amlddisgyblaethol wedi’i hen sefydlu. Bydd y deiliad swydd yn gweithio gyda Phobl Hŷn a’u teuluoedd/gofalwyr a hefyd pobl wedi eu rhyddhau o’r Ysbyty yn ddiweddar. Bydd yr unigolyn y defnyddio dull cydweithredol sy’n canolbwyntio’n sylweddol ar gynllunio yn seiliedig ar ganlyniadau ac ail-alluogi.

Bydd cefnogaeth ar gael drwy oruchwyliaeth reolaidd ffurfiol a goruchwyliaeth anffurfiol o ddydd i ddydd, Adolygiadau Datblygu Personol a chyfleoedd hyfforddi gwych.

Er mwyn bod yn gymwys i wneud cais rhaid i chi fod â gradd mewn Gwaith Cymdeithasol neu gymhwyster gwaith cymdeithasol cyfatebol, fel DipSW. Yn ddelfrydol bydd ymgeiswyr wedi cael profiad ar ôl cymhwyso mewn gweithio gyda Phobl Hŷn, teuluoedd a gofalwyr.

Mae’n hanfodol bod deilydd y swydd yn gallu teithio drwy’r Sir yn rheolaidd, yn aml i ac o leoliadau anghysbell ar fyr rybudd.

Oherwydd natur y gwaith, bydd angen datgeliad boddhaol gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.