Our fabulous Shared Lives and Short Breaks Service across North Lanarkshire and the East of Scotland are looking for a person-centred Assessor who has experience of completing complex assessments, report writing and presenting to panels to join their team as a Shared Lives Assessor.
The Role
Cornerstone’s Shared Lives and Short Breaks service provides both transitional and long-term placements to people aged from 16 years old who require care and support due to a disability, health condition or support need. Shared Lives Carers and their families provide support and accommodation.
As this specialist, sector-leading service continues to grow throughout the West of Scotland, we are looking for a full time Assessor to join the team. Our Assessors are responsible for assessing, training and supporting cares throughout the full process of their application ensuring they have the right values and understating for a role with Shared Lives.
As a Shared Lives Assessor, you will be responsible for managing all Shared Lives arrangements, including employing appropriate interventions to support carers and provide direction and guidance to ensure exceptional standards of care and support are being delivered to those individuals in care.
You will also visit our carers regularly to offer support, development and monitor the arrangements in place offering coaching and mentoring where needed to promote safe, person-centred support and care to the individuals.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future growth of this excellent service.
About You
As travel will be required throughout North Lanarkshire and the East of Scotland, it is essential that you hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
To be a great Shared Lives Assessor, you will:
1. be empathetic with a warm, friendly personality and a positive, can-do attitude
2. be able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills and patience
3. be able to think on your feet and use your own initiative
4. have demonstrable experience in comprehensive assessment and reporting
5. be able to build and manage good professional relationships
6. have knowledge of the relevant legislative framework of ‘Adult Placement Services'
7. have a SVQ Level 3 or extensive experience in health and social care and working with adults who have learning disabilities, Autism or complex needs
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