About the Role
and our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking Enabling Independence Officers (EIO) to join our team at Sutton Adult Social Care as part of a significant transformation journey. Our goal is to empower adults to live as independently as possible, and we are looking for individuals with the necessary skills to help us achieve this mission. EIO's are formerly known as Assessment Officers. Your duties will include:
1. Conducting both carer and care act assessments of individuals in need of social care services, as well as completing MCA reports.
2. Gathering information from various sources to determine the level of support required
3. Collaborating with social workers, healthcare providers, and the NHS to ensure that our service users receive the best possible care in accordance with the Care Act.
4. Working on duty to support responding to daily enquiries and emails received
5. Completing CPM reports as required
With the guidance and support of the Team Manager and Senior Social Worker, EIO's within the Localities Team are responsible for identifying the needs of our service users and their families, implementing care and support plans, provide access to appropriate services and support, and review care and support plans to ensure they are meeting individuals' needs effectively. Your role will be vital in helping individuals access the support they need to enhance their quality of life and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference, have strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and can show empathy and sensitivity towards individuals facing difficult circumstances, we want to hear from you.
About Us
Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.
For more information on our new operating model and teams
Our Offer To You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.
Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:
6. A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-32 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade
7. Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave
8. Two volunteering days per year
9. Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
10. Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks
11. Learning and development portal offering a range of courses
12. Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
13. Interest free season ticket loans
14. Local Government Pension Scheme
15. Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
16. Electric vehicle leasing scheme
17. Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support