Community Care Officer - London, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment

Akton Recruitment

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Community Care Officer

Haringey

£20/hr

Start date:
ASAP

AKTON recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for an Community Care Officer in the Haringey area months contract.

Role Purpose
The purpose of the role is to provide advice, information and complete referrals eligible Haringey residents and their carers.

Main Responsibilities
It is envisaged that staff within First Response will also be able to initiate the following:

Refer to other agencies
Order equipment for clients (following training)
Amend referrals
Screen referrals to gather further information
To accurately record detailed referrals, specifying clients needs.
To work within agreed procedures, particularly those in relation to alleged safeguarding adults.
To provide information and advice to members of the public from diverse backgrounds, requiring care across a range of client groups Older People, Physical Disability and Occupational Therapy.
To liaise with other departmental and non-departmental services and partner agencies as required.
To sign post members of the public to access other services where appropriate.
To ensure that the Duty Manager is kept fully up to date with operational issues.