Description
Our local government clients are recruiting an Independent Living Assessor to carry out functional assessments to evaluate service users’ ability to manage daily living tasks safely and independently. Coordinate and monitor rehabilitation programmes, setting goals and reviewing progress weekly to reduce dependency on services.
Responsibility
Manage a caseload with weekly allocations, ensuring timely and effective support planning and delivery. Arrange and fit equipment, including specialist items, and identify minor and simple major adaptations to promote independence at home. Support safe manual handling and transfers, under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. To process referrals and discharge assessments, identifying ongoing needs and eligibility under the Care Act 2014. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure coordinated care and timely service delivery.
Qualification – Essential
GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or Equivalent Experience
Advanced – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media and CRM.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.
Successful candidates will have:
Experienced in working within adult social care or health settings.
Skilled in assessment, support planning, and multi-agency working.
Knowledgeable about relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014.
A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills.
Knowledge of the social, physical and emotional needs of the client group, including communication methods.
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and experience of contributing to the safeguarding adults’ process and supporting vulnerable adults to be safe.
Experience of working with adults with physical disabilities, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, and providing tailored support.
Experience in developing outcome-focused, person-centred support planning with adults with physical disabilities, and assisting individuals with support planning or goal setting.
Ability to complete risk assessments and implement safe plans, with an awareness of Health and Safety legislation and responsibilities.
Good organisational and planning skills. To be able to organise and prioritise own work and meet the varied demands of the role.
Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative where appropriate.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to performance monitoring, safeguarding compliance, and service quality.
Essential Compliance Requirements
5 years' reference including current employment
Enhanced DBS check Summary
A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role.
Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and acts as an employment agency for this vacancy