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 services are looking to recruit 5 Assessing Officers to join our Achieving Change Together Plus Team. This fast-paced team supports with timely and robust strengths-based assessments and reviews with adults across Adult Social Care.
These posts are funded and are fixed term for a period of 3 years.
You will be responsible for providing high quality strengths-based assessment and support which maximisers an adult’s involvement, choice and independence, working in line with Gateshead’s Thrive agenda. You will undertake a range of assessments with adults and/or their caregivers including initial assessments and further assessments, in order to identify levels of need in relation to Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria.
It is essential that you have experience of working with adults (and their caregivers) who have multiple and complex needs, physical disabilities and/or mental health needs. You must have knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, together with the ability to interpret this legislation and apply it to practice while adhering to the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities. You will also have excellent communication and ICT skills.
It is important that you have a commitment to equal opportunities, anti-oppressive practice, and inter-agency working. You should 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 means of mobility support.
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. Please click on the following link to see what life as an adult care social worker is like: www.gateshead.gov.uk/ASCsocialworkers
Please see the Job profile for further details on the role.