Care Act Assessor

The role involves working closely with service-users, carers, partner agencies and other professionals; the post holder will primarily complete annual reviews but will also be required to complete assessment of need, signposting, care planning and providing information in line with The Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2005)., 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.

An induction and full training will be provided to the successful candidates however a good knowledge of the services available to support and promote independence in the community would be a benefit.
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 and will require a clean driving licence and a vehicle for business use.

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your 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
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.