Supported Assistant Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner 8057

Norfolk County Council; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in King's Lynn is seeking a Supported Assistant Practitioner to join their dynamic Home First Hub Social Work Team. This role involves working with older adults and those with physical disabilities to facilitate hospital discharges and promote independence. The ideal candidate will have experience in social care assessments and knowledge of relevant legislation. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in social care assessments is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act Assessments for hospital discharges.
• Develop Support Plans tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Knowledge of the Care Act 2014

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Job Description

Permanent contract | £27,711 to £32,654 per annum (Scale F/G) | 37 hours per week | St James Health Centre, Kings Lynn

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner to join our enthusiastic team within the West Norfolk Home First Hub Social Work Team. We work alongside a multidisciplinary team of community health colleagues and hospital discharge team. The Home First Hub primarily supports older people and adults with physical disabilities who are ready to be discharged from hospital but need some support to do so, or who need some extra support to avoid being admitted to hospital.

Key Responsibilities

1. Undertake Care Act Assessments to facilitate hospital discharges or prevent hospital admissions.
2. Carry out assessments in a strengths-based approach to promote independence.
3. Develop Support Plans tailored to individual needs, including Direct Payments and Personal Budgets.
4. Consider Carers Assessments for informal carers.
5. Participate in the team’s duty rota to support the service’s duty functions.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience of undertaking assessments in social care and knowledge of the Care Act 2014, including Safeguarding Adults, is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and recording skills.
• Ability to undertake assessments in a fast-paced environment in a timely manner.

Additional Information

This position is office-based at St James’ Clinic, King’s Lynn, with occasional hybrid working possible with prior agreement. We offer benefits including competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, health and wellbeing services, flexible working options, employee discounts, and pension scheme.