Assistant Care Co-ordinator

Purpose of the Job: To be involved in the Care Management process under the overall responsibility of a Senior Social Worker or Assistant Team Manager To work with vulnerable adults to assess their needs, make appropriate recommendations, and contribute to the development of support plans that enable people to achieve the optimum level of independence. To provide a sensitive, responsive and appropriate response to people who use services and their carers. To undertake responsive assessments for people in the community and to assess/review for long term solutions. To undertake some basic functional assessments once training is completed.Specific Accountabilities: To work in partnership with people who use the services and their carers, respecting their views and promoting participation in decision-making wherever possible. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and policy frameworks that inform adult social care practice. To communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to maintain records appropriately. Maintain confidentiality. Establish and maintain a safe practice environment. Undertake assessments and arrange support plans where needs are clearly defined. Make recommendations based on assessed need. Make referrals to relevant departments e.g. Telecare, Occupational Therapy. In addition to the duties above, all employees must be flexible in their approach and undertake other duties commensurate with their grade in order to achieve the objectives of the Directorate.This post is subject to the enhanced DBS checking process. The post holder must be able to drive, hold a valid full driving licence and have the use of a vehicle. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £26,421.00 per year Benefits: Millage claim Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates