Working Hours: 2 x 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance
Closing Date:
Interview Method: Virtual
This Role is Subject to: Essential Car Documentation - This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Clearance - This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
Evidence of conduct in previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to. Health or social care or Children or vulnerable adults
Proof of identity including a recent photograph
Full Employment history
INT Etrop is a busy assessment team based in the hart of a vibrant part of Manchester, we currently have two Social Care Assessors post vacancies and are looking to find enthusiastic people to join our team. If anyone wants to ask any questions please do not hesitate to contact Andrea Moran on 07534957151 or Laura Roberts on 07971384283
The Social Care Assessor will be responsible for undertaking holistic Care Act 2014 assessments both within the community and hospital/intermediate care facilities.
The role holder will undertake home visits and carry out holistic strengths-based observations and assessments of citizens to support a determination of social care needs.
Responsibilities include arranging timely support for reablement, packages of care, respite, carer assessments, equipment and minor adaptations to support independent living, assistive technology and support carers and family members.
Advising citizens and referring them to appropriate services based on the observation and assessment completed, ensuring that the provision of services supports citizens maximise their independence.
Developing and implementing citizen support plans to meet identified social needs of individuals, enabling the citizen to achieve maximum health and well-being.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with citizens and working proactively with appropriate stakeholders to assess the individual’s needs and support positive outcomes for citizens.
Complete strengths based holistic assessments and observations, identifying and arranging appropriate Adults services to meet the needs of the citizen.
Providing and facilitating the provision and fitting of equipment, adaptations and/or intervention from other agencies or departments.
Identifying safeguarding and mental capacity issues and referrals as appropriate; assisting in investigations of allegations of any form of abuse to vulnerable adults
Actively participating in new initiatives and future changes intended to improve service delivery.
The candidate will need excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to recognise and respect people's individuality. Be able to work in a strength-based way, have professional curiosity to finding the least restrictive solutions to challenges people may be present with. Have a wide knowledge of community support options and be able to sign post to these resources which will enable people to increase their community presence. Have a strong believe in enablement and demonstrate this in all aspects of there role. Be part of a team sharing your knowledge and asking for support when needed. Work within the remit and believe in MCR behaviours.
We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.
When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.
To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.
Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.
If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Accessibility
As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.
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What we will need from you if you’re successful If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include: Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role
References (Current and Previous employer)
Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance (DBS) (as applicable) - The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). You will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
Evidence of driving licence- This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore you must hold a full valid driving licence at all times and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
When you join us
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
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