Community Assessment Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Community Assessment Officer within the Sensory Team in Salford.
The Sensory Team is part of the Community Learning Disability, Sensory and Transition Service, which is a truly integrated service where you are based together with Social Workers, Community Assessment Officers, Deafblind Assessor, Vision Rehabilitation Specialists, Communicator Guide, Community Nurses and Allied Health Professionals.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for working with adults with sensory needs, understanding their aspirations, supporting them to enhance their quality of life.
The person must have a passion for supporting others, enabling effective integrated working, promoting independence through reablement approaches and safeguarding adults in Salford. You will be responsible for carrying out care management duties, requiring the highest levels of skills, knowledge, and professional expertise. You will assist the Team Manager in ensuring the delivery of effective, safe integrated services for adults through the promotion of high standards of practice in assessment and person-centred support planning being creative to meet individual outcomes., The successful candidate will be a skilled individual able to work with people who have varying needs, goals, and desired outcomes. They should have a good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and be able to work effectively with other professionals. They will be person-centred and have a good knowledge of the relevant legislation such as, The Care Act 2014, The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Making Safeguarding Personal. They will be able to balance risk whilst empowering people, promoting enablement and self-determination. They will need to network and liaise with a wider range of professionals, colleagues, community services, people and their families and carers. They will need to manage their workload, contribute to the development of the team, and manage confrontation and complex relationships effectively., We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment we offer NJC Pay Scales to Social Work staff we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales.

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected]
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