Care Act Assessor - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Due to team reconfiguration and service expansion, exciting opportunities have arisen within the Adult Social Care Community IRT for two Care Act Assessors Band 4.

These are permanent fulltime positions although consideration will be given to applicants wanting to work on a part-time basis.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone at the beginning of their social care career who wants to experience a wide range of opportunities, you will be fully supported to develop your skills and experience within a supportive team environment.

You will be part of the adult social care social care community teams,working in partnership with colleagues within our wider care group.

A good knowledge of the services available to support and promote independence in the home environment is essential.

We are looking for enthusiastic, proactive and innovative individuals who possess excellent communication and organisational skills. The successful applicants will be working within a busy Initial Response Team. The role involves working closely with service-users, carers, partner agencies and other professionals providing low-level assessment of need, signposting, care planning and reviews in line with The Care Act and Mental Capacity Act

By joining Team MPUFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by

Supporting your career development and progression.
Excellent NHS Pension scheme
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
Options for flexible working
Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
Salary sacrifice car fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
Free car parking at all trust sites
Free flu vaccination every year
Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Trust is also committed to professional development and will provide opportunities for training.

The successful applicants will need to be able to travel across Staffordshire and when required out of county. You will require a clean driving license and a vehicle for business use.