Reablement Assessment Co-ordinator
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
20/09/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 06/10/2019 23:59
Salary:
£24,799 - £26,317 Annually
Hours per week:
37 hours per week
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
We are looking for an experienced, committed and enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate and undertake the initial assessment processes and preparation of Reablement Support Plans and associated co-ordination of social care aspects of hospital discharges into the Council’s reabling services in accordance with Adult Social Care pathways for hospital referrals.
You will work under the direction of the ART/MDS Team Manager in a small team of Co-ordinators and be involved in triage referrals into Adult Social Care from all hospital wards where a persons’ stay in hospital has been 72 hours or more liaising with Health colleagues, the person and where appropriate family /carers to determine the potential for reablement support or the need for a long term care package.
You will be qualified to Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or will be expected to achieve this standard on appointment). You should have a general understanding of the legislation and good practice that underpins adult care, in particular the Care Act (2014) and issues associated with ordinary residency and prevention.
You should be confident in using ICT (Care Director) and Word, Excel and Outlook (Microsoft). You should have experience of working directly with adults and professionals in a health or social care environment and knowledge and experience of assessment and support planning for adults to maximise their independence and reablement support requirements.
An online application form and further information is available from www.stockton.gov.uk/jobs.
Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the Personal Statement on the application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Vickie Ingham, ART/MDS Team Manager, on 01642 526403.
The application form is available in alternative formats from Xentrall Recruitment Services, tel: 01642 526992 or email recruitment@xentrall.org.uk
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council ensures that all customers, both internal and external receive a consistently high quality level of service.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.