Social Care & Health Non-Qualified - ASW - Community Care Assessor

Community Care Assessor – G6 (ASW)

Social Care & Health – Non-Qualified

Location: London Borough of Havering Pay Rate: £28.19 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary Caseload: Approximately 25 cases Job Title: Community Care Assessor – Grade 6 (G6)

About the Role

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for supporting adults within Adult Social Care? We want to hear from you!

The London Borough of Havering is seeking an experienced Community Care Assessor (G6) to join its Adult Social Care team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults across the borough by supporting individuals to maximise their independence, achieve positive outcomes and access the appropriate care and support services.

Havering is a London borough like no other. Located in Zone 6, it offers the perfect balance between the hustle and bustle of London and the surrounding Essex countryside. With attractive green spaces, fantastic schools and an increasingly diverse community, Havering is a great place to live and work.

Within Adult Social Services, Havering prides itself on being an innovative organisation with a strong commitment to meeting the needs of adults in the borough. The service places a firm focus on strength-based practice, achieving positive outcomes, maximising independence and reducing the risk of harm.

You will work closely with service users, their families, carers and other professionals to identify needs, facilitate positive changes and ensure individuals receive appropriate support.

About the Job

Reporting to a Team Manager, Senior Practitioner or Social Worker, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting Social Workers and Occupational Therapists in delivering effective Adult Social Care services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking Care Act assessments and reassessments to identify individuals' eligible care and support needs.

• Completing reviews of existing care and support packages to ensure they remain appropriate and effective.

• Preparing needs-led assessments and developing person-centred support plans.

• Identifying individuals' strengths, abilities and available support networks to promote independence.

• Determining eligibility for care and support in line with Care Act legislation and local authority procedures.

• Supporting individuals and carers to understand available services and support options.

• Working collaboratively with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, health professionals and other agencies.

• Contributing to multidisciplinary discussions and panel processes.

• Identifying and escalating safeguarding concerns and risks of harm appropriately.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records using the relevant IT systems, ideally Liquid Logic.

• Managing an allocated caseload of approximately 25 cases.

The post holder will not have line management responsibilities and may be required to work occasionally outside normal office hours, as directed by their line manager.

About You

We are looking for a confident, organised and compassionate professional with experience in Adult Social Care and a good understanding of assessment and support planning processes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• GCSE English and Maths or an equivalent level of competency.

• Experience completing assessments, reviews and support plans.

• Experience working with adults, older people and individuals with physical disabilities or learning disabilities, including supporting their carers.

• Experience working within a community or hospital setting.

• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience preparing needs-led assessments and reassessments.

• Knowledge of relevant Adult Social Care legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014.

• Experience using IT systems, ideally Liquid Logic.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise competing demands.

• The ability to build positive working relationships with service users, families, carers and professionals.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be essential to your success, alongside your ability to work collaboratively as part of a busy Adult Social Care team.

Three Essential Requirements for Suitable Candidates

Candidates must demonstrate the following essential experience:

1. Care Act Assessments and Legislation

Demonstrable experience completing Care Act assessments, with a sound understanding of the Care Act 2014, eligibility criteria and the assessment of adults' care and support needs.

1. Reviews and Eligibility Decisions

Proven experience completing care and support reviews, reassessments and determining eligibility for services in accordance with relevant legislation and local authority procedures.

1. Panel Processes and Support Planning

Experience of preparing person-centred, needs-led support plans, understanding local authority panel processes and presenting or contributing to cases for funding and care package approval.

Why Join Havering?

• Opportunity to work within an innovative Adult Social Care service.

• Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

• Make a meaningful difference to adults and their carers.

• Gain valuable experience within a London local authority.

• Work within a strength-based and outcome-focused environment.

If you are passionate about Adult Social Care, have the relevant assessment experience and are committed to promoting independence and improving outcomes for adults, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to be considered for this Community Care Assessor opportunity with the London Borough of Havering.

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare