Social Care Assessor - Care Direct Plus North

Permanent
Part Time
22.2 Hours Per Week

Are you enthusiastic, motivated and interested in helping adults to live as safely and independently as possible? We are looking for a Social Care Assessor to join our friendly Occupational Therapy team within Care Direct Plus North, based in Barnstaple.

Why join us?

• You will join a welcoming, experienced and supportive team, with regular supervision, peer support, appraisal, team meetings and access to learning and CPD opportunities.
• You will have the opportunity to make a real difference by supporting adults with a wide range of disabilities and health conditions to maximise their independence, improve their safety and manage risks to themselves and their carers.
• You will hold and manage your own caseload, with appropriate support, and provide a person-centred service in line with local government policy and legislation.
• Using a strengths-based approach and the Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria, you will help people identify practical solutions. This may include advice and signposting, equipment, minor adaptations, recommendations for major adaptations, rehousing support, recommendations for care and support, or referrals to other services.
• The role includes telephone, virtual and face-to-face work, with travel across North Devon to support people in their own homes.
• You will share our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to achieving positive outcomes for the people of North Devon.

Our Occupational Therapy team is part of Care Direct Plus North and is based in Barnstaple, with opportunities for remote and hybrid working where this meets the needs of the role. We support people across North Devon’s towns, villages, rural communities and coastline. We work closely with NHS colleagues, other social care teams, district councils, housing providers and equipment services to provide a coordinated and holistic service. The team includes Social Care Assessors, Band 5 and Band 6 Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy apprentices, all committed to supporting one another and sharing knowledge. Assessments are completed by telephone, virtually and face to face in the person’s own home.

What we can offer you:

• We are committed to your learning and development and will support you to get the most from your career. You will receive regular supervision and opportunities to reflect on your practice with your manager and colleagues.
• We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
• Flexible working opportunities may include part-time hours, flexitime and hybrid working, subject to the needs of the role. Please discuss this with us at interview.
• You will have the opportunity to join the generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• North Devon is a fantastic place to live and work, with welcoming communities and some of the most beautiful coast and countryside in the UK.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jess Riley at jessica.riley@devon.gov.uk or telephone 01392 388013.

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Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

• This role requires a DBS disclosure