Job Description

Band 4 Care Act Assessor - 12-month contract for Stafford Adult Social care



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Care Act Assessor post on the Stafford review team - 30 hours per week



We are looking to recruit a Care Act assessor to work within the Adult Social care team in Stafford. The position is within the older persons with physical disability team which is a community-based team working with adults over 18 years of age with a range of physical and Mental health needs.



As a Care Act Assessor on the review team, you will complete holistic reviews for individuals within the Stafford area. You will identify any needs and gather information to ensure that needs are being met in the most appropriate way and that outcomes are being met, including considering appropriate services to meet the needs of individuals. You will be responsible for your own caseload; reviews can be completed within the community as well as within residential and nursing home settings.



The review team is a small but well-established team within Stafford



The post will involve travel and so a driving licence and access to a vehicle are crucial



The post holder will be expected to access Social care and health records to gather information, therefore it is important for the post holder to be able to use a computer and understand the importance of good recording. You will require effective communication and written skills and be willing to work as part of a team to promote best outcomes for individuals. You will be required to be self-motivated and organised to manage any competing demands and be provided with all relevant training and support in the role.



By joining Team MPFT, 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 and 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 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



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.



For full details, please see attached and Person Specification.



Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)



On appointment, you will be enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA 'stage' (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.



Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.



Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.