Job summary
POST: Care Act Assessor - Band 4; 37.5 hours per week
BASE: Cottage Ward, Leek Moorlands Hospital, Ashbourne Road. Leek. ST13 5BQ.
TEAM: Moorlands ASC Community Duty Team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Moorlands Initial Response Team for a band 4 Care Act Assessor. This is a permanent post.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and innovative individual who possesses excellent communication & organisational skills and has a good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014. The individual must be positive and work flexibly as part of a team with a strong commitment to the personalisation agenda. There is a requirement to carry out Statutory Care Act Assessments so some experience of direct assessment skills would be preferred.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Act Assessor you will be responsible to a Practice Leader and the ability to prioritise your work load is essential. If you are an excellent problem solver, who is compassionate, with a good knowledge of the Care Act 2014 we would love to hear from you.
For full details of the role please see the Job Description and Person Spec.
If you would like an informal discussion about this post please contact Practice Lead Karen Facey karen.facey@mpft.nhs.uk or Jackie Ellerby (Operational Service Delivery Lead) Jackie.ellerby@mpft.nh.uk.
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.
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.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role.
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.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role.
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.
