Assessing Officer

at  Gateshead Council

WE’RE LOOKING FOR AN ASSESSING OFFICER, INTERESTED?

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Adult Social Care? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!

Gateshead Council’s ambitious Adult Social Care service are currently looking to recruit an Assessing Officer to join our Safeguarding Adults Team, in the triage function. As part of the Safeguarding Team, you will be working with a Team Manager, Safeguarding Coordinators, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Assessing Officers.
Safeguarding means protecting an adult’s right to live safe, free from abuse and neglect. It is about people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect. At the same time we promote the wellbeing of adults. When deciding on what to do, it’s important to consider their opinions, desires, emotions, and beliefs.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and ICT skills. It is also important that you have a commitment to equal opportunities, anti-oppressive practice, and inter-agency working. The successful candidate will also have a commitment to continuous professional development in addition to a willingness to undertake relevant training, as required by the Local Authority. You will also have a current driving licence and access to a car or mobility support.
Further information on Safeguarding Adults in Gateshead can be found on our website www.gatesheadsafeguarding.org.uk
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.