Care And Support Worker (Trusted Assessor)

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 37 per week

Salary: NJC Grade F SCP 19-24 £29,777 - £33,024 per annum

Closing Date: 7th May 2024 at 23:59pm

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants however, internal applicants will be considered for this role prior to external candidates.

Following the success of the development of this new role within the Home Care and Reablement Service an exciting opportunity has arisen for us to expand our exisiting workforce.

We are looking for an extremely motivated and experienced individual to work as part of a dedicated team to contribute to the assessment and coordination of care and support that offers individuals the provision of personal and practical assistance, enabling them to continue to be supported in their home environment.

We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic people with a wide range of skills who are reliable and hardworking and can work as part of a team and are able to adapt to change in a fast moving, innovative and customer focused service.

Your role will be to help vulnerable people maintain and regain their independence and remain in their own home with an improved quality of life. The role also involves supporting individuals upon discharge from hospital as part of the Discharge to Assess pathways and contribute to the assessment of individuals needs and planning as part of the a Trusted Assessor (Level 3) function. (Assessing, provision and fitting of low level equipment)

The successful candidates will be working on a rota, including weekends, bank holidays and shift working. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to work in a modern, caring, fulfilling service, in return we offer excellent staff support systems, training and development. Previous experience is essential and the role would be an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to further their career in the field of care and support.

If you feel that you have the knowledge, skills and abilities to make a difference then we look forward to hear from you.

As a front line care provider we ensure Government guidance is implemented and practiced at all times with regards to the current climate.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact Julie Morris – Community Home Care and Reablement Manager -01253 477796 or julie.morris@blackpool.gov.uk or Katie Gardiner - Team Leader - 01253 477588 or katie.gardiner@blackpool.gov.uk

If you require any information on Care and Support recruitment opportunities, advice or support on completing applications: please contact Provider Peer Support and Resilience Team on 01253 478444 or email providersupporthub@blackpool.gov.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)