Social Care Assessor - Morecambe, United Kingdom - Specialist Care Team

Specialist Care Team

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Morecambe, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

As a Social Care Assessor, you'll be responsible for assessing and reviewing clients in our home care service, from initial assessments when they join the service, to more thorough evaluations for more complicated cases.

You will provide excellent client service, working collaboratively with the individual, liaising with their family and other professionals to develop a care plan that meets the individual's needs, as well as identifying risks, and how these can be managed safely.

Location:
Lancaster/Morecambe

Flexible working hours, in line with service requirements
Opportunity exists for parttime working
Company phone and laptop

Specialist Care Team is a social care provider that operates across North Lancashire in the following areas: homecare, supported living and residential.

Our client groups cover all adults, including older people needs, end of life, physical disability, learning disability and autism and mental health.

In your role, you will be responsive and meet with the clients, their relatives and other professionals to fully assess the support they require and develop a person-centred, comprehensive care plan and risk assessment.

Over the first few weeks, you will carry out your assessment and complete the care plan, which may include carrying out some visit tasks so you can really understand the individual's needs.

You will liaise with the homecare team during this period; ultimately handing the client over to the team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

Welcoming new clients to the service, explaining the role and limitations of the team and agreeing objectives
New client assessments
Writing care plans
Maintaining care plans and carrying out reviews
Liasing with the homecare management team to ensure staff/client compatibility

We are looking for someone who: