Assessment & Support Planning Officer

Rochdale Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochdale Council in Greater Manchester is seeking a temporary Assessment and Support Planner to join the Prevention and Front Door Team. You will conduct strengths-based assessments, reviews and support planning to promote independence and wellbeing for adults with care needs.

The role involves working with adults, families and carers, in partnership with health colleagues and community organisations, to achieve positive outcomes in line with the Care Act 2014. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with adults, families, carers or vulnerable people.
• Strong assessment, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A person-centred and strengths-based approach.
• Good IT and recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out strengths-based assessments, reviews and support planning.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and choice in line with Care Act 2014.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, health partners and community organisations.
• Willingness to travel across the borough as required.

Job description

Rochdale Adult Care is pleased to offer a temporary Assessment and Support Planner role within the Prevention and Front Door Team, providing an excellent opportunity to be part of a vibrant and innovative authority.

The role involves working with adults, their families and carers to identify strengths, assess needs and support people to achieve the outcomes that matter most to them. You will complete strengths-based assessments, reviews and support planning, promoting independence, wellbeing and choice in line with the Care Act 2014.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in Adult Social Care and those with transferable skills from related sectors, who can demonstrate a commitment to person-centred practice and achieving positive outcomes for adults with care and support needs.

Working within a busy multidisciplinary neighbourhood team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, health partners, providers and community organisations to support adults to remain safe, independent and connected within their local communities.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and organised individual with excellent communication and written skills, who can build positive relationships with adults, families and professionals.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working with adults, families, carers or vulnerable people.
• Strong assessment, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage a varied workload and work to timescales.
• A person-centred and strengths-based approach.
• Confidence in working with a range of professionals and agencies.
• Good IT and recording skills.

Experience within Adult Social Care is desirable; however, applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant transferable skills and experience from health, housing, voluntary, support, community or related services.

A willingness to travel across the borough in line with service needs is essential.

About us

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and enthusiastic team, with access to a range of training and development opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming Adult Care service and make a real difference to the lives of local residents.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to a DBS check.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Rachel Watson, Locality Co-ordinator, at [e-mail].

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.