Assessor

Tameside Council; Tameside; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tameside Council is seeking an Assessor in Adult Services to join our Mental Health Team and conduct person-centred reviews under the Care Act 2014.

You will assess needs, develop and monitor support plans, and collaborate with professionals to ensure rights-based, safeguarding-focused practice. This 36-hour-per-week permanent role is based at Tameside One, with occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Clear, compassionate communication and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to carry out wellbeing and needs assessments and develop co-produced support plans.
• Understanding of safeguarding and mental capacity principles.

Responsibilities

• Wellbeing and Needs Assessment: Engage with adults and carers to understand needs and strengths.
• Support Plan Development: Co-produce plans linked to strengths and needs with clear outcomes.
• Mental Capacity and Best Interest Assessments: Conduct assessments where appropriate.
• Safeguarding: Ensure safeguarding is a priority for adults with care and support needs.
• Risk Assessments: Review and complete risk assessments, promoting least restrictive practice.
• Collaboration: Work with multiple professionals to support adults with complex needs, coordinating MDTs as needed.
• Caseload Management: Maintain a manageable caseload and contribute to the duty rota, including occasional weekends.
• Team Culture: Foster a team culture that values lived experiences and places them at the heart of the service.
• Professional Development: Be accountable for practice and ongoing learning, support colleagues and student placements.
• Compliance: Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Decision Making: Exercise decision making with legal and ethical literacy.
• Supervision and Reviews: Engage in regular supervision and Annual Development Reviews.
• Service Improvement: Assist in continuous improvement programmes.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, person-centred records using the case management system.
• Efficiency: Collaborate with colleagues for efficient service delivery across all teams and areas.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as required by the department or service.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade G SCP 23 £35,570 - SCP 28 £40,444

Hours Per Week: 36hours

Base Location: Tameside One

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

Join Our Team as an Assessor in Adult Services!

Are you passionate about supporting adults with Mental illness to live well at home? Tameside's Adult Services is looking for a dedicated Assessor to join our Mental Health Team and do person centered reviews.

About the Role:

As an Assessor, you will play a crucial role in carrying out our statutory duties under the Care Act 2014. You will review and assess the needs of adults and their carers, develop and monitor support plans, and ensure person-centred, rights-based practice. Your work will make meaningful connections with the community and individual networks, promoting an asset-based approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Wellbeing and Needs Assessment: Engage with adults and carers to understand their needs and strengths, emphasizing early intervention and prevention.
• Support Plan Development: Co-produce support plans linked to strengths and needs, aiming for clear outcomes and integration with universal preventative services, assistive technology, or statutory services.
• Mental Capacity and Best Interest Assessments: Conduct assessments where appropriate.
• Safeguarding: Ensure safeguarding is a priority for adults with care and support needs at risk of abuse or neglect.
• Risk Assessments: Review and complete risk assessments, promoting least restrictive practice.
• Collaboration: Work with multiple professionals to support adults with complex needs, coordinating MDTs as needed.
• Caseload Management: Maintain a manageable caseload and contribute to the duty rota, including occasional weekends.
• Team Culture: Foster a team culture that values lived experiences and places them at the heart of the service.
• Professional Development: Be accountable for your practice and ongoing learning, support colleagues and student placements.
• Compliance: Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Decision Making: Exercise decision making with legal and ethical literacy.
• Supervision and Reviews: Engage in regular supervision and Annual Development Reviews.
• Service Improvement: Assist in continuous improvement programmes.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, person-centred records using the case management system.
• Efficiency: Collaborate with colleagues for efficient service delivery across all teams and areas.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as required by the department or service.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of adults and their carers.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in ongoing learning and development opportunities.

About You

If you are committed to person-centred care and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for the Assessor role. Help us support adults and their carers to live well at home in Tameside.

About Us

‘’Hello, I’m Joe Kelly, Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health, and a proud resident of Tameside.

‘’Our vision for adult social care is simple: to support people to live well in the place they call home. That means enabling people to live well and age well, so they can enjoy long, healthy and fulfilled lives in our borough. I’m extremely proud of the way our services work together to support people to live a good life, one where they are able to do the things that truly matter to them.

‘’I believe strongly in authentic and compassionate leadership, and in supporting our workforce to practise in ways that genuinely listen to the people we support. Together, we deliver care that enables people to live their best lives - maximising opportunities, maintaining independence, and helping people stay connected to their communities.

‘’By joining us at Tameside, your voice will be heard. You’ll be part of an ambitious and supportive team that builds on the strengths of our communities and connects social care and health in local neighbourhoods. You’ll be encouraged to develop, reflect and grow in your career, while playing a direct role in shaping how we do things differently and delivering a truly transformative approach to social care.

‘’The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to an inclusive approach that recognises, values and champions the diversity of our borough, prioritising the strengths of everyone we support.

If this sounds like something you want to be part of, join Team Tameside and make a real difference in our residents’ lives.’’

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

We are committed to fostering a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here.

If you would like to know more please contact Joanne Scott Team Manager [e-mail] Or Maria Botterill Service unit manager Maria. [e-mail]

Supporting Documents

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