Flexible Adult Social Care Coordinator | Assess & Enable

North yorkshire county council; Selby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training & development

Regular supervision

Meaningful impact

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is recruiting a full-time Social Care Coordinator for the Adults Assessment Team covering Selby. The role focuses on supporting adults up to age 75 to promote independence and wellbeing through person-centered care and collaborative working.

You will undertake timely assessments, coordinate care packages, and maintain records, with flexible county-wide duties and ongoing professional development opportunities. English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 Diploma (Adults), or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Equivalent qualifications accepted include NVQ Level 3 in Promoting Independence, CQF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, NVQ Level 4 in Care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake timely assessments and reviews for adults with care and support needs and carers, in line with legislation, policy, and best practice.
• Promote strengths-based, asset-based and person-centred approaches to support independence and wellbeing.
• Provide information, advice and guidance regarding services, support options and preventative services.
• Support adults and carers to access direct payments, self-directed support and other funding opportunities.
• Work creatively with adults and carers to develop support plans that meet assessed needs whilst ensuring value for money.
• Arrange and review care and support packages and work closely with Brokerage and partner agencies.
• Assess for and arrange simple equipment and adaptations to support independent living.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Health and Adult Services, partner organisations, voluntary agencies and advocacy services.
• Maintain accurate, timely and professional electronic case records.
• Support safeguarding responsibilities, including acting as a Safeguarding Adults Alerter and contributing to safeguarding enquiries where required.

Skills

Experience with adults

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Adults)

CQF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 4 in Care

Social Work qualification

Registered Nurse qualification

Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is recruiting a full-time Social Care Coordinator for the Adults Assessment Team covering Selby. The role focuses on supporting adults up to age 75 to promote independence and wellbeing through person-centered care and collaborative working.

You will undertake timely assessments, coordinate care packages, and maintain records, with flexible county-wide duties and ongoing professional development opportunities. English communication is essential.