Join Our Vibrant Assessment & Intake Team!
Do you see yourself making a difference in the community?
Can you use your experience to support older persons and those with physical disabilities?
Does the idea of joining a dynamic and fast-paced team excite you?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Our Older Persons and Physical Disability Service is looking for passionate and dedicated professionals to join our amazing team and help make a difference today!
About the Team:
The Assessment & Intake Team is a vibrant and fast-paced team based in the community. We provide an initial assessment function for the Older Persons and Physical Disability Service, carrying out short-term pieces of work (up to 6 weeks). Our team completes Care Act Assessments, puts in place long-term packages of care, undertakes carers assessments, urgent assessments for care and respite, assesses for placement in residential and nursing home settings, and more. We work closely with partner agencies such as the NHS, ICB, housing, and community voluntary agencies, as well as the Occupational Therapy staff within the team.
About the Role:
As a member of our team, you will be responsible for holding a caseload, completing Care Act Assessments, undertaking unscheduled reviews of care, completing carers assessments, presenting packages of care to the funding panel for approval, and using community resources to support service users and their families to maximize their independence. You will also complete Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decision making, arrange care home placements from the community, stabilize complex case issues for transfer to the longer-term team, and undertake the initial concern stage of Adults Safeguarding.
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to think creatively in meeting the needs of service users and informal carers.
- Experience in completing Care Act Assessments and Mental Capacity Assessments.
- Arranging care home placements from the community and stabilising complex case issues for transfer to the longer-term team.
- Undertaking the initial concern stage of Adults Safeguarding
- Knowledge of community resources and ability to use them effectively.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanne Smith Team Manager at joanne.smith@southwark.gov.uk
Benefits and More Information:
- Access to a broad range of on-site, Microsoft Teams-led, and e-learning training through our My Learning platform.
- Flexible working arrangements with a 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home rota.
- Use of Team Oyster card for work visits.
- Laptop and work smartphone provided.
- Supportive and understanding management structure.
- Opportunities to lead on short-term projects and transition to a permanent contract.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Convenient location in the heart of Southwark, close to bus routes and train stations.
- Varied and challenging cases that support ongoing development and experience.
Recruitment Timeline:
Advert close date: We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis.
Interview date/s: We have weekly interview slots available.
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Apply now and be a part of our dedicated team, making a real difference in the lives of older persons and those with physical disabilities!
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