Assessment & Review Officer (Senior Support Worker) - Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom - Blackburn with Darwen Council

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Terms and Conditions:
Permanent, 37 hours per week

Department:
Adults and Health

Interview Week Commencing: 28th August 2023

St Aidans, Short Term Breaks Service, Mill Hill, Blackburn

37 Hours to cover 7 days a week 24/- includes weekends to which you will receive an enhancement of 5%


We are currently recruiting for an Assessment & Review Officer - previously Senior Support Worker who will complement our team.

This is a new titled post involving completion of Service User Care Act Assessments alongside Senior Support Worker responsibilities.

Every working day will be different


Key Responsibilities include:

  • Support the team to deliver personal care with an enabling approach,
  • Work with people in service,
  • Work alongside other Provider Services and Social Work teams,
  • Undertake assessments and devise Care Plans/Personal profiles that are strengths based and tailored to meet individual needs.
  • Demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of Short Breaks and what service provision we offer
  • Liaise with individuals, their families, other professionals and agencies involved in the provision of care and support for service users, to ensure positive outcomes, independence and wellbeing
  • Support, guide and supervise a team of enthusiastic and caring Support Workers, Domestic & Cook to deliver a high standard of quality care, including carrying out Supervisions and Appraisals
  • Complete Care Act Reviews
We are a CQC registered service. We offer respite to adults with Learning Disabilities. Some of our guests have behaviours that challenge and many have complex needs.


We have accommodation to support 6 service users, we operate a 24hrs, 7 days a week service which includes weekends and Bank Holidays, excluding 25th and 26th December when the service is closed.

Our core shifts are between 7am and 10pm

It is crucial that we get the right person, with the right skills, behaviours, core values & attributes to contribute to the success of our service:

  • Have you got passion, drive and vision?
  • Are you physically fit to support with Moving & Handling adults, supporting people with behaviours that challenge and physical activity?
  • Have you got an engaging style that can build trust and relationships?
  • Do you have the ability to achieve multidisciplinary team results through dedication?
  • Can you lead and support the direction of care on a day to day basis through flexible working patterns?
  • Do you have proficient skills in using IT systems?
  • Do you have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and be willing to work towards a Level 4?


You will be very much part of the wider Adult Social Care Team as well as working with a range of local community services, offering you the opportunity to enhance a person's quality of life.


Whilst we are not going to shy away from the fact the work is fast pace and challenging, it is also really rewarding.

We know you will understand why we want to make sure we get the right person so is important that you tell us about your skills and experience within your CV.


_If you have what it takes we really want to hear from you_
For an informal discussion, please contact Trina Ryan


PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE A CV RELATED TO THE KEY ROLE REQUIRMENTS AND A SUPPORTING LETTER HIGHLIGHTING WHY YOU ARE THE RIGHT CANDIDATE FOR THE ROLE.

Job details:

Job reference

  • REQ02096
Date posted

  • 28/07/2023
Application closing date

  • 21/08/2023
Location

  • Blackburn with Darwen
Salary

  • Grade F, SCP , £26,845 £30,151 per annum.
Package

  • Blank
Contractual hours

  • 37
Basis

  • Full time
Job category/type

  • Council
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