Location: Blackpool, Adult Social Care

Job Type: Contract

Hybrid Working: Office presence required at least 3 days a week

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Case Assessor to join our community social work team within the Adult Social Care division. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of adults in the Blackpool community by using a strengths-based approach to promote independence and prevent future care needs.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Undertake needs-led assessments and reviews, constructing, monitoring, and reviewing appropriate outcome-based packages of care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Work closely with social work colleagues, other teams, providers, carers, and external agencies to provide comprehensive and seamless services across adult social care.
• Empower individuals by supporting them to make informed choices, including undertaking capacity assessments and arranging for advocates to work with individuals as appropriate.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current developments relating to social care policy and interventions.
• Advocate on behalf of service users and ensure the service is delivered in compliance with the Care Act (2014).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• GSCEs/NVQ2/Level 2 Diploma or equivalent qualification including Maths and English.
• Substantial knowledge of the key elements of the Care Act (2014) and its impact/implications on practice.
• Experience in a social care setting and inter-agency working.
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written, with good IT skills.
• Ability to form good working relationships with service users and accurately gather and present information.

Benefits:

• Reduced rate office parking and permits for visits available to agency staff.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.
• Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the community.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply today!