Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
08/02/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 24/02/2019 23:59
Salary:
£26,470 - £33,136 per annum
Hours per week:
37 hours per week
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Darlington
Further Information
The Short Term Assessment and Review Team based at Central House in Darlington provides a short term social work service for adults aged 18+ with a range of complex needs in the Darlington area.
The Team works proactively with service users, their families, carers and other relevant professionals to maximise independence through a comprehensive strengths-based approach to assessment and support planning.
The dynamic, fast paced nature of the Team is underpinned by a strong commitment to the principles underpinning The Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
The successful applicants will be required to contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service and be responsible for a range of assessments including Care and Support needs, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, and Support Planning and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable adults in line with the Care Act 2014. Promoting independence and wellbeing ensuring desired outcomes are achieved through person centred planning/strength based assessment.
The successful applicant will:
• Have sound assessment and care management skills
• Be able to work in a busy environment and to tight time scales
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be committed to multi-disciplinary working
Our team offers regular supervision and appraisal, excellent training opportunities and strong team identity.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals.
The above posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For a further informal discussion, please contact Phil Jones, Acting Team Manager, Tel: 01325 406167.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.