Care Management Assistant (BR8)

Wax Recruitment Ltd; London Borough of Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wax Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Care Management Assistant (BR8) for Bromley. The role combines hybrid working with 3 days remote and 2 days in the office at Churchill Court, Bromley.

You will undertake assessments under the Care Act 2014, develop support plans, promote Direct Payments, and collaborate with partners to provide cost-effective services. Strong communication and willingness to travel within the borough are essential.

Qualifications

• Undertake assessments of Adults and Carers under Care Act 2014 and Local procedures.
• Prepare individual support plans reflecting the assessment of needs of the Individual and their Carers.
• Offer Choice and Control by promoting Direct Payments.
• Work creatively to achieve best value by providing cost-effective services.
• Monitor and review support plans and the effectiveness of services provided for Adults and Carers.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of Adults and Carers needs in accordance with Care Act 2014.
• Prepare individual support plans reflecting assessed needs.
• Promote Direct Payments and choice.
• Monitor and review service delivery for Adults and Carers.
• Maintain records and ensure anti-discriminatory practice.

Skills

Assessment & communication

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork / collaboration

Handling pressure

IT skills

Diversity & anti-discrimination

Independent & flexible

Home visits

Education

NVQ or equivalent

English GCSE A-C

Job description

Job title: Care Management Assistant (BR8)

Job Category: Social Care Non-Qualified

Location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS , Bromley Council

Salary: £18.03 per hour

3 days remote and2 days in the office

MAIN PURPOSE:

Under direction and guidance:

• Undertake assessments of Adults and Carers in line with legislation, policy and procedures.
• To provide practical support and information for Adults and Carers.
• Work with individuals to develop support plans by arranging and monitoring the delivery of services/payments to Adults and Carers.
• To work with your team colleagues and other professional staff to ensure that service user’s needs are met.
• Monitor, review services to ensure that they are provided effectively and in accordance with need.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Undertake assessments of Adults and Carers needs in accordance with Care Act 2014, and Local procedures.
• Prepare individual support plans reflecting the assessment of needs of the Individual and their Carers.
• Offer Choice and Control by promoting Direct Payments.
• Work creatively to achieve best value by providing cost-effective services.
• Monitor and review support plans and the effectiveness of services provided for Adults and Carers.
• Provide support to qualified staff to assist with tasks identified as requiring practical and on-going input.
• To maintain Adult and Carer records in accordance with the departmental policy and practice.
• To engage with users and carers in such a way that is consistent with anti discriminatory practice.
• To work in partnership with partners and 3rd party organisations.
• To develop and maintain knowledge skills and expertise in assessment, planning and review.
• To support colleagues with preliminary enquiries for safeguarding.
• Participate in the operation of duty and respond accordingly to need.
• To work across teams within the Division as and when needed.
• Contribute to service development by providing information and ideas for future services.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department / Section.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Able to demonstrate good assessment, verbal, and written communication.

Skilled in working with others.

Ability to listen and work with Adults and Carers in a strengths-based way.

Able to cope with pressure.

Ability to use information technology effectively.

Skilled in valuing diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.

Ability to work independently and flexibly.

Ability to undertake home visits.

KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014 and wiliness

to learn, Equal opportunities, Mental Capacity Act 2005 or willingness to learn, some understanding or willingness to learn other legislation, policies or procedures relevant to Adults.

Ability to develop knowledge of local services and community resources.

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of safeguarding.

Demonstrate an awareness of financial pressures.

EXPERIENCE

Experience of having worked within Health and Social Care directly with Adults and Carers.

Working across a range of agencies and understanding their role.

QUALIFICATIONS

A relevant social and health care qualification is preferable but not essential at BR8, i.e.

NVQ.

The progression criteria for BR9 requires successful completion of a relevant qualification

e.g NVQ3 or able to demonstrate appropriate skills and experience at that level..

Minimum standard of English GCSE Grade A -C or equivalent

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to travel round any part of the borough.