Assistant Practitioner

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Nottinghamshire to assist with the appointment of an Assistant Practitioner, on a 1-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., Assess and Review individual and carer need, initiating and coordinate solutions/interventions to meet agreed personalised outcomes.
Be responsible for the identification of potential reablement opportunities and provide access to those services as required.
Promote independence and personalisation to ensure that service users and carers can assess and manage their own needs, (or be supported to do so) risks and uncertainties within their living environment and meet their identified short and long term outcomes.
Identify community and other support resources, maximising individuals assets, preventative/universal services and other funding sources, in line with the Adult Social Care Strategy and the concept of just enough support.
Review ongoing service provision as necessary ensuring that all alternative solutions have been considered.

Relevant Health/Social Care qualification to NVQ level 3, an equivalent qualification or evidence of required skills and experience.
Knowledge of community care services within a health or social care setting. Knowledge of the legislation and policies in relation to adult community care services.
At least two years experience of work gained through paid employment or extensive personal experience or voluntary work
Experience of operating as part of a team and assisting others in their work.
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