Assessment and Support Coordinators - Peripatetic Team

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks an Assessment Support Coordinator to aid individuals in achieving independence. The role involves conducting strengths-based assessments and working with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a background in social care. The position offers extensive employee benefits, training opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Access to employee benefits

Access to training opportunities

Well-being support

Local Government Pension scheme

27 days minimum holiday

Reflective supervision for CPD

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals in social care to maximize potential.
• Flexibility and capability in fast-paced environments.
• Confident in meeting new people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strengths-based assessments and support planning according to the Care Act 2014.
• Assist individuals in identifying and achieving their goals for independence.
• Engage in multi-disciplinary practice within a busy team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in a social care setting

Adaptability across social care settings

Creative and passionate about independence

Ability to meet travel requirements

Job description

As an Assessment Support Coordinator, you will be working alongside Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and health colleagues across a range of settings to support people to remain as independent as possible and linked in with their local networks.

Responsibilities

• You will be undertaking strengths-based assessments and support planning, in accordance with the Care Act 2014.
• You will assist individuals to identify their goals and how best to achieve them to support their independence, and where appropriate complete mental capacity assessments.
• You will be working as part of a busy team and alongside other teams within the local authority. Multi-disciplinary practice will be integral to the role.

Qualifications & Skills

• You will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, have a flexible approach and be able to work closely with a range of professionals.
• You have experience of working in a social care setting where you have supported people to maximise their potential; applications from candidates with transferable skills are also welcomed.
• You will be confident in meeting new people and be able to adapt to work across a range of social care settings.
• You will be creative and passionate about enabling people to be as independent as possible.
• You will be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.

About Dorset Council

• Provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents.
• Have ambitious aspirations.
• Are excited about our future.
• Care about Dorset and all the people who live here.
• Know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success.

Benefits & Development

• Access to a range of employee benefits.
• Part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed.
• Access to a range of training opportunities that will help with your personal development and career progression.
• We offer regular, reflective supervision that supports Continuous Professional Development.
• Access to mentoring and coaching, Social Work and Occupational Therapy apprenticeship schemes, and internal training to support your development.
• Access to wellbeing support and other support services.
• Access to the Local Government Pension scheme.
• Minimum of 27 days holiday rising to 32 days after five years' service, and the option to purchase more.

Diversity & Inclusion

• We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation.
• We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities.
• We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone.
• We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role.
• We are keen to make our interviews accessible; let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.

This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.

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