Care Act Assessor

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a fixed-term Band 4 Care Act Assessor in Lichfield for 30 hours per week over 9 months. You will work with social workers and other assessors to determine care needs, provide information, and support care planning and reviews, with travel across Staffordshire as needed.

The role offers induction and full training, and a chance to develop within adult social care.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel across Staffordshire.
• Clean driving licence and a vehicle for business use.
• Induction and full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and plan care in line with The Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• Signpost information and provide care planning and reviews.
• Collaborate with service-users, carers, partner agencies and professionals.
• Travel across Staffordshire and, when required, out of county.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Initial Response Team (IRT) in Lichfield for a fixed term Band 4 Care Act Assessor (30 hours per week for a fixed 9-month period).This is a temporary position and provides an excellent opportunity for someone who is at the beginning of their social care career, or looking to explore a career in adult social care. The role offers exposure to a wide range of experiences and opportunities within adult social care. You will be fully supported to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence while working alongside experienced social workers, social care assessors and senior Care Act assessors.

The role contributes towards ensuring safe, supportive and appropriate care which will support independence. The role is fast paced and involves working closely with service-users, carers, partner agencies and other professionals providing assessment of need, signposting, information, care planning and reviewing in line with The Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2005).

A good knowledge of the services available to support and promote independence in the community is a benefit but not essential as an induction and full training will be provided. The Trust is committed to professional development and will provide opportunity for training and routes for career progression.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative individual who possesses excellent communication, time management and organisational skills. Proficient computer skills are essential. The successful candidates will have a flexible approach and be a team player who is able to forge excellent working relationships with our partner agencies.

The successful applicant will need to travel across Staffordshire and when required out of county. You will require a clean driving licence and a vehicle for business use.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.