Job Description

Our fabulous Shared Lives and Short Breaks Service in the Borders are looking for a person-centred Assessor who has experience of completing complex assessments, report writing and presenting to panels to join their team as a Shared Lives Assessor.
The Role
Cornerstone's Shared Lives and Short Breaks service provides both transitional and long-term placements to people aged from 16 years old who require care and support due to a disability, health condition or support need. Shared Lives Carers and their families provide support and accommodation.
As this specialist, sector-leading service continues to grow throughout the West of Scotland, we are looking for a full time Assessor to join the team. Our Assessors are responsible for assessing, training and supporting cares throughout the full process of their application ensuring they have the right values and understating for a role with Shared Lives.
As a Shared Lives Assessor, you will be responsible for managing all Shared Lives arrangements, including employing appropriate interventions to support carers and provide direction and guidance to ensure exceptional standards of care and support are being delivered to those individuals in care.
You will also visit our carers regularly to offer support, development and monitor the arrangements in place offering coaching and mentoring where needed to promote safe, person-centred support and care to the individuals.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future growth of this excellent service.
About You
As travel will be required throughout the Scottish Borders, it is essential that you hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
To be a great Shared Lives Assessor, you will:

• be empathetic with a warm, friendly personality and a positive, can-do attitude
• be able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills and patience
• be able to think on your feet and use your own initiative
• have demonstrable experience in comprehensive assessment and reporting
• be able to build and manage good professional relationships
• have knowledge of the relevant legislative framework of 'Adult Placement Services'
• have a SVQ Level 3 or extensive experience in health and social care and working with adults who have learning disabilities, Autism or complex needs

Shift Patterns
This a full time role consisting of 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Although this role will be predominantly home based, you will be expected to attend our office in the Borders for meetings when necessary. We are currently operating on a hybrid model of home and office-based working. The role will be based in the Scottish Borders.
We're looking to fill this vacancy as soon as possible so don't delay popping in an application.
Sound interesting? Then apply today, we'd love to hear from you!
Do you have any questions? To find out more, please contact Marissa Speed on 079600 85051. You can also email marissa.speed@cornerstone.org.uk.
If you're successful in joining our team, you will be expected to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

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