Independent Living Assessor
Service care Solution are currently recruiting for an Independent Living Assessor in Kensington and Chelsea.
The Independent Living Assessor will be supporting the social work and occupational therapy teams to provide social care services, equipment and minor adaptations. Promoting the independence and well being of residents in the Royal Borough.
Pay rate - £15.41 PAYE / £19 Umbrella
Main Responsibilities
As an Independent Living Assessor you will be responsible for:
- To provide timely and responsive assessments, re-assessments and/or reviews delivering personalised care to support users and carers with non-complex needs to shape their own lives, encouraging maximum independence and safety.
- To assess, according to the agreed eligibility criteria and organise the equipment, adaptations and services required in a safe, timely and effective manner.
- To develop an understanding of a variety of methods of overcoming and managing problems of daily living (using alternative techniques, arranging equipment, equipment trials, minor adaptations, home care services, re-ablement, direct payments) and be able to advise (and as relevant demonstrate to) clients, relatives and carers on their application, suitability and safe usage.
- To undertake placements within the different disciplines within the assessment services and participate in their duty service.
Requirements:
- Experience in a similar role
- Enhanced DBS
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing people who may need Social Care and Community Equipment Services
Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:
- A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
- Excellent rates of pay
- Payroll services twice a week
If you are interested in the Independent Living Assessor, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!
