Assistant Practitioner

Jobtailor; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Norwich is seeking a dedicated professional to support adults in Housing with Care and Independent Living schemes. You will undertake assessments, planning, and initial reviews, acting as a link worker for local services and collaborating with social care professionals.

The role emphasises person-centred practice, multi-agency collaboration, and a strengths-based approach to promote independence and wellbeing within the community.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting people to remain as independent as possible.
• Strong communication and ability to build trustful relationships.
• Creative, curious and solution-focused approach.
• Organised with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence using IT systems and electronic recording systems.
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred practice.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding.
• Awareness of strengths-based and person-centred approaches.
• Understanding of promoting independence and wellbeing; multi-agency working.
• CV and Supporting Statement required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and support planning for adults moving to Housing with Care or Independent Living schemes.
• Work with providers and landlords during nomination and moving periods.
• Support smooth transitions into Housing with Care and Independent Living.
• Complete initial reviews after individuals move into schemes.
• Act as link worker for Housing with Care and Independent Living in Norwich.
• Complete reassessments and reviews in response to changing needs.
• Promote wellbeing and independence.
• Collaborate with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and providers.
• Contribute to strengths-based, preventative and community-led approaches.

Skills

Skilled Communication

Organisation & Time Mgmt

Creative Problem Solving

Person-Centred Practice

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act

Safeguarding Adults

Community Led Support

Tools

IT Systems

Electronic Recording Systems

Job description

• Undertake assessments and support planning for adults wishing to move to Housing with Care or Independent Living schemes
• Work with providers and landlords throughout the nomination and moving period
• Support smooth transitions into Housing with Care and Independent Living
• Complete initial reviews after individuals move into schemes
• Act as link worker for Housing with Care and Independent Living schemes within Norwich
• Complete reassessments and reviews in response to changing needs and circumstances
• Promote wellbeing and independence
• Work with adults in other settings when required
• Collaborate with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners, providers and landlords
• Contribute to strengths-based, preventative and community-led approaches within Adult Social Care

Requirements

• Passion for supporting people to remain as independent as possible
• Skilled communication and ability to build effective, trusting relationships
• Creative, curious and solution-focused approach
• Organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence using IT systems and electronic recording systems
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred practice
• Knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014
• Knowledge and understanding of Community Led Support
• Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Adults
• Knowledge and understanding of strengths-based practice
• Knowledge and understanding of person-centred approaches
• Knowledge and understanding of promoting independence and wellbeing
• Knowledge and understanding of partnership and multi-agency working
• CV and Supporting Statement required
• Supported Assistant Practitioners join a 9-month development programme and progress subject to satisfactory completion

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supporting adults in Housing with Care and Independent Living schemes, with a strong focus on person-centred practice, wellbeing promotion, and effective multi-agency collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Knowledge Of The Care Act 2014
• Knowledge Of The Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Knowledge Of Safeguarding Adults
• Skilled Communication
• Organisation And Time Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Assessment And Planning
• Reassessments And Reviews
• Strengths-Based Practice
• Community Led Support
• Person-Centred Approaches

Soft Skills

• Building Trusting Relationships
• Creative Problem Solving
• Solution-Focused Approach

Industry Keywords

• Adult Social Care
• Multi-Agency Working
• Promoting Independence
• Wellbeing

Tools & Technologies

• IT Systems
• Electronic Recording Systems