Assistant Care Act Assessor

Job Overview

Band 3 Assistant Care Act Assessor based in Lichfield - covering Lichfield and Tamworth localities.

Full-Time Hours 37.5 per week.

This is an exciting and valuable role supporting social care practitioners within the Tamworth & Lichfield Adult Social Care teams to execute their duties and responsibilities under The Care Act, 2014. This role is an ideal entry level opportunity for anyone who is interested developing a career in social care/social work.

The successful applicant will support members of the team in delivering practical, time limited enabling support to service-users and their carers with the aim of maximising independent living. An example of the expectations of the role might be to support and build a rapport with someone who is reluctant to initially accept social work intervention and support them to improving their health, well-being and living situation. You will work with the person to identify achievable goals and objectives and build up that professional working relationship. Being able to build rapports and trust with people whilst applying professional boundaries is key. There will be no role or requirement to support with personal care.

Main duties of the job

Referrals will be made to the successful candidate by members of the team and you will be required to work closely with colleagues giving regular updates and report any concerns or risk to the allocated practitioner. You will be fully supported by all of the team and you will have access to formal, regular monthly supervision.

You will be required to contribute to the review of a person’s progress and a good standard of literacy and computer skills is essential as you will need to ensure accurate and concise recording. The role will be varied and you may also be required to accompany the allocated practitioner to safeguarding meetings to provide updates.

Working with other professionals will be a key part of the role, as is confidence and the ability to empower a person so they can make positive changes to their lives. This will be a very rewarding role and there are career progression opportunities within the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust so this role may just be the start of your rewarding career in social care journey.

You will need a full clean driving licence and access to car.

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support by:

• Supporting your career development and progression.
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity, 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 annual leave.
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resource.
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your tie travelling between patients.
• Salary sacrifice care - 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

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Due to the nature of the role, the ability to travel across the locality is essential

Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)

On appointment, the post holder will be auto-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, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent, plus experience and knowledge of care and related procedures to NVQ Level 3
• A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing and email
• An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with adults and carers; 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, working relationships