We are looking for two Assessment Support Coordinators to work within the Home First (hospital discharge) Team within Adult Social Care on a 12-month fixed term contract, based in Weymouth, North Dorset, or Ferndown.
As an Assessment Support Coordinator, you will be working alongside Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and health colleagues across a range of settings to support people to remain as independent as possible and linked in with their local networks.
- you will be undertaking strengths-based assessments and support planning, in accordance with the Care Act 2014
- you will assist individuals to identify their goals and how best to achieve them to support their independence, and where appropriate complete mental capacity assessments
- you will be working as part of a busy team and alongside other teams within the local authority. Multi-disciplinary practice will be integral to the role
Our Home First Team has a strong track record in supporting new starters to Dorset Council Adult Services by being friendly and supportive, developing individuals and offering a detailed and comprehensive induction plan.
We offer hybrid working to create the right work, life balance.
About You:
- you will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a flexible approach and be able to work closely with a range of professionals
- you will have experience of working in a social care setting where you have supported people to maximise their potential but applications from candidates with transferable skills is also welcomed
- you will be confident in meeting new people and be able to adapt to work across a range of social care settings
- you will be creative and passionate about enabling people to be as independent as possible
- you will be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post