About The Role
This role focuses on specialising in the development and reviews of person‑centred assessments and support plans. It supports a culture of person‑centred practice, coaches colleagues, drives outcomes‑based culture, delivers workshops, and responds to challenges through pathways, tools and quality measures.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
* Work closely with colleagues to complete person‑centred assessments, collaborating with internal and external professionals to ensure robust quality support plans.
* Upskill colleagues in conducting quality assessments and reviews, and developing meaningful outcome‑driven support plans.
* Work and communicate with people we support to ensure they are at the centre of the development of assessments, support plans and outcomes.
* Collaborate with family, friends and professionals to gather detailed information that informs assessments and support plans.
* Remains involved with people supported and their vital others during the first 12 weeks, ensuring the support meets their needs in a person‑centred, outcome‑focused way.
* Lead a 12‑week review after admission to sign off or amend the package of care and support.
* Keep up to date with local and national policy guidelines in the sector.
* Develop and deliver, with passion, person‑centred assessment and support planning principles sessions.
* Review current support plans, identify improvement areas, and share findings with team leaders and support staff, helping colleagues understand importance.
* Set realistic and achievable action plans to improve quality of support plans.
* Drive cultural change to embed person‑centred practices reflecting the mission, vision and values.
* Write reports and presentations that reflect completed work, focusing on key areas and trends.
* Engage in continuous learning to enhance skills and competencies.
* Identify and develop pathways, assessment tools and quality measures for challenging areas in partnership with quality partners.
* Support colleagues in the continuous development and improvement of operational practice.
Skills and Knowledge
* Communicates clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
* Extracts quality information through questioning and conversational style.
* Works well as part of a team and independently.
* Manages own workload effectively.
* Possesses effective interpersonal skills and a positive attitude towards people we support.
* Demonstrates a working knowledge of MCA (2005).
* Commits to self‑development and development of others.
* Develops and maintains effective working relationships.
* Computer literate.
* Prioritises and multi‑tasks.
* Adapts to changing methods of working.
* Understands confidentiality and consent.
* Good understanding of social care regulatory requirements.
* Excellent understanding of safeguarding guidelines.
* Understands how to set and achieve evidenced outcomes.
Values and Attitudes
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in health and social care.
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience completing assessments and support plans.
* Experience in developing risk assessments and management plans.
Qualifications & Training
A Level 3 Qualification in Health & Social Care, or a Level 3 qualification in a related area.
Other Requirements
* Car Owner / Driver.
* Flexible with working hours and willing to travel, including overnight if required.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
With our extended flexible working options, you can choose to work a 9‑day fortnight or a 4.5‑day week, supporting work‑life balance.
Infection Control
All employees are required to be familiar with and comply with infection prevention and control policies relevant to their area of work.
Health & Safety
You have a legal responsibility not to endanger yourself, your fellow employees and others by your individual acts or omissions. The post holder is required to comply with the requirements of any policy or procedure issued in respect of minimising the risk of injury or disease. All accidents must be reported to your manager and in line with the general philosophy of the organisation.
About the Company
We’re Alternative Futures Group, a health and social care charity providing specialist support for people with a learning disability or mental health condition. With over 30 years of experience, we create personalised, outcome‑focused plans to help people achieve their aspirations.
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