Social Care Assessor

Social Care Assessor Duration: Initially 3 months Hours: Rate: £23 umbrella an hour (£18.50 PAYE an hour) The London Borough of Richmond and Wandsworth are looking for a Social Care Assessor to join their Preparing for Adulthood Service, based in Wandsworth As a Social Care Assessor you will: Assess and support plan applying the principle of good conversation, strengths-based practice, motivational interviewing Assess for eligible care needs in accordance with the Care Act (2014) and input urgent care packages if required Signpost people to other services that will be beneficial for them Complete review preventative support that have been put in place Provide a holistic, personalized, strength-based service to residents between the ages of 18-25 who have physical, learning and sensory disabilities as well as mental health social care needsRequirements Social Care Qualification Strong working knowledge of preventative services, enablement and link people in with these promoting a "try it and see" ethos Have an understanding of the Care Act 2014 and the roles and responsibilities of a Social Services Department including safeguarding Ability to manage your own caseload