Remote Assistant Practitioner – Community Assessments

Norfolk County Council; Fakenham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working – flexi-time, remote,

Norfolk Rewards discounts

Blue Light card

Relocation expenses (where applicable)

Advance of expenses for travel

Local Government Pension Scheme

Car lease scheme for greener travel

Referral bonus

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking an enthusiastic community Assistant Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Assistant Practitioners.

The role involves assessments, service commissioning and reassessment via video/telephone or face to face, with hybrid working and an office base in North Norfolk. You will need excellent communication, record-keeping and IT skills, and a commitment to helping vulnerable people.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, record-keeping and keyboard skills.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and familiar with eligibility criteria.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people and safeguarding awareness.
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and safeguarding frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments, service commissioning and reassessment work via video/telephone and/or face to face.
• Maintain thorough documentation and IT records to support care planning.
• Collaborate with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and other practitioners to support people to maintain independence.

Skills

Communication

Record-keeping

IT skills

Time management

Customer service

Tools

Video calls

Telephone consultations

Job description

Norfolk County Council is seeking an enthusiastic community Assistant Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Assistant Practitioners.

The role involves assessments, service commissioning and reassessment via video/telephone or face to face, with hybrid working and an office base in North Norfolk. You will need excellent communication, record-keeping and IT skills, and a commitment to helping vulnerable people.