We are currently seeking to recruit highly enthusiastic and motivated Prevention Assessors to help us deliver a high-quality service to enable people to live independently for longer. By supporting people to retain or regain their skills and confidence and prevent the need or delays in deterioration wherever possible. The role is varied, and no two days are ever the same. If you are able to work to deadlines and enjoy working in a fast-paced rewarding environment, then this is the role for you. You will need to be self-motivated, organised with effective communication skills both written and verbally. Part of your daily role will be operating a duty system to triage new requests and completing face to face and telephone assessments to help promote service user’s independence. Opportunities to develop your Personal Development Portfolio are available, and the attendance of training courses & skill sharing with colleagues are encouraged. Applicants need the ability to travel around the borough. There may also be a requirement of the post that you use a vehicle to transport small items of equipment. Our Values; Customer focus, One team, Accountable, Ambitious and Inclusive make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and guide us when we recruit. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out outcome focused prevention assessments for vulnerable adults throughout the borough. Assessing for the provision of equipment & minor adaptations Working closely with the social work colleagues, other agencies & professionals To provide a service that flexibly meets the needs of service users within budgetary constraints To demonstrate and observe the use of equipment, adaptations and assisted technology. If you would like to discuss these positions, please email Suzanne Davies on Suzanne_daviessandwell.gov.uk Working hours Monday -Thursday 9am – 5.30pm Friday 9am – 5pm. 37 hours per week We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcingsandwell.gov.uk For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applicationssandwell.gov.uk