Care Act Assessor

at  Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cannock Adult Social Care Community Teams, we are recruiting two Care Act Assessors Band 4. This is an ideal opportunity for someone considering a career in adult social care, who wants to experience a wide range of opportunities. You will be fully supported to develop your skills and experience in assessment and care management. The team the successful applicants will be joining is configured of social workers, social care assessors and care act assessors. We offer a blend of home and office based working with an option of a 9-day working fortnight for fulltime workers.
The role involves working closely with service-users, carers, partner agencies and other professionals; the post holder will primarily complete annual reviews but will also be required to complete assessment of need, signposting, care planning and providing information in line with The Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
An induction and full training will be provided to the successful candidates however a good knowledge of the services available to support and promote independence in the community would be a benefit.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and innovative individuals who possesses excellent communication, time management and organisational skills. Proficient computer skills are essential. The successful candidates will have a flexible approach and be team players who are able to forge excellent working relationships with our partner agencies.
The successful applicants will need to travel across Staffordshire and when required out of county and will require a clean driving licence and a vehicle for business use.
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
Supporting your career development and progression
Excellent NHS Pension scheme
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Options for flexible working
Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
For full details, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)
On appointment, you will be enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA ‘stage’ (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development

Please refer the Job description for details