Description
The job itself
The Community Support Service is offering an exciting opportunity for a 1‑year fixed term Assessment Officer to join our Outstanding CQC‑rated reablement team.
We support people to regain and maintain their independence through short‑term recovery‑focused reablement. Our approach empowers individuals to rebuild skills and confidence after illness or injury, enabling them to live as independently as possible. We work collaboratively with health partners, the voluntary sector, occupational therapy, and social work to deliver a fully integrated service.
ABOUT THE ROLE
1. 30 hours per week, working on a rota including weekends and bank holidays
2. You will complete strength‑based assessments, enabling customers to set their own goals and shape their personal reablement plan
3. You will work alongside a dedicated team of Community Support Workers to support customers with medication, self-care, confidence building, and accessing community resources
4. The role plays a key part in supporting people returning home from hospital and maintaining independence in the community
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
5. A positive, strengths‑based approach
6. Strong communication and assessment skills
7. Full driving licence and access to a car for work
If you’re passionate about enabling independence and want to contribute to a high-performing, person‑centred service, we would love to hear from you.
You will need to have a full driving license and access to a car when at work.
We are deeply committed to providing training and development and you will undertake essential training during your induction e.g. medication management, moving and handling, basic life support, safeguarding etc. We also provide opportunities for career development along with a range of other benefits including:
A laptop, mobile phone and a lone working monitoring system called Orbis• Mileage allowance • Paid Holidays and Bank Holidays • Access to Local Government Pension Fund • Health and Wellbeing Support including Wellbeing Hub for all staff • Employee Assistance Programme • Eye Care Voucher Scheme • Health Cash Plan • Leisure Centre Membership Discounts • Shop and Save discount scheme •