Care Act Assessor

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Adult Social Care Teams in Lichfield and Tamworth for 3 Band 4 Care Act Assessors focussing predominantly on completing annual reviews.

2 Full time positions - 37.5 hours per week

1 Part time position - 22.5 hours per week

These are permanent positions and are an ideal opportunity for someone at the beginning of their social care career who wants to experience a wide range of opportunities in adult social services. You will be fully supported to develop your skills and experience, and the successful applicant will be working alongside social workers, social care assessors and senior care act assessors.

The role is vitally important in contributing towards the key performance indicators of the service. The role contributes towards ensuring safe, supportive and appropriate care which will support independence. The role is fast paced and involves working closely with service-users, carers, partner agencies and other professionals providing assessment of need, signposting, information, care planning and reviewing in line with The Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2005).

Main duties of the job

A good knowledge of the services available to support and promote independence in the community is a benefit but not essential as an induction and full training will be provided. The Trust is committed to professional development and will provide opportunity for training and routes for career progression.

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. You will require a clean driving licence and a vehicle for business use

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helpingyour 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
  • Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
  • Free car parking at all trust sites
  • Free flu vaccinations every year
  • Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

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 this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role.

Date posted

12 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum (pro-rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

301-BK-24-6834310

Job locations

Lichfield/Tamworth

Lichfield/Tamworth

Lichfield/Tamworth

WS13 6HP


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent, plus additional knowledge and experience of care practices and procedures to diploma level.
  • A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
  • Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
  • An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development

Desirable

  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with adults, carers, professionals and voluntary agencies, to provide a comprehensive service which meets the needs of the adults in line with current legislation and directorate, local authority & Trust policies
  • Experience of working in a team, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's needs
  • Experience of working within the specialist area
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent, plus additional knowledge and experience of care practices and procedures to diploma level.
  • A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
  • Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
  • An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development

Desirable

  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with adults, carers, professionals and voluntary agencies, to provide a comprehensive service which meets the needs of the adults in line with current legislation and directorate, local authority & Trust policies
  • Experience of working in a team, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's needs
  • Experience of working within the specialist area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lichfield/Tamworth

Lichfield/Tamworth

Lichfield/Tamworth

WS13 6HP


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lichfield/Tamworth

Lichfield/Tamworth

Lichfield/Tamworth

WS13 6HP


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Service Delivery Lead

Amanda Marsden

amanda.marsden@mpft.nhs.uk

01827905031

Date posted

12 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum (pro-rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

301-BK-24-6834310

Job locations

Lichfield/Tamworth

Lichfield/Tamworth

Lichfield/Tamworth

WS13 6HP


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