Care and Support Assessor

National Star; Seven Springs; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Star is seeking a proactive assessor to coordinate and deliver person-centred assessments for prospective students with complex disabilities, aiding their transition to college life and shaping the support they receive. You will work with families, social workers and teams to gather evidence of need and contribute to funding applications that support positive outcomes for young people.

You will coordinate assessment visits, build strong relationships, and produce detailed documentation

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or working towards one).
• At least two years' experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities.
• Experience writing reports and recording information accurately.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Compassionate, person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people with complex needs.
• Experience of completing assessments, care planning, medication administration or supporting individuals with complex physical disabilities would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supporting student assessment visits, including day and overnight assessments.
• Building positive relationships with students, families and professionals throughout the assessment process.
• Completing detailed assessment documentation, care planning information and funding application reports.
• Identifying individual care and support needs and making recommendations for future provision.
• Supporting smooth admissions and transition processes for new students.
• Working closely with residential, education, therapy and nursing teams to ensure assessments reflect the whole person.
• Maintaining accurate records in line with organisational standards and data protection requirements.
• Supporting recruitment and promotional events when required.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organisational skills

Compassionate, person-centred approach

Ability to manage competing priorities

Attention to detail in recording

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in assessing prospective students with complex disabilities, supporting their transition into college life and helping shape the care and support they receive throughout their journey with us.
Working closely with students, families, social workers, therapists, residential teams and learning programme colleagues, you will coordinate and deliver person-centred assessments, gather evidence of need and contribute to funding applications that support positive outcomes for young people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinating and supporting student assessment visits, including day and overnight assessments.
• Building positive relationships with students, families and professionals throughout the assessment process.
• Completing detailed assessment documentation, care planning information and funding application reports.
• Identifying individual care and support needs and making recommendations for future provision.
• Supporting smooth admissions and transition processes for new students.
• Working closely with residential, education, therapy and nursing teams to ensure assessments reflect the whole person.
• Maintaining accurate records in line with organisational standards and data protection requirements.
• Supporting recruitment and promotional events when required.

We're looking for someone who has:

• A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or is working towards one).
• At least two years' experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience writing reports and recording information accurately.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A compassionate, person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people with complex needs.
• Experience of completing assessments, care planning, medication administration or supporting individuals with complex physical disabilities would be advantageous.