Prevention Assessor
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Independent Living Centre, 100 Oldbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1JE
- Salary
- Band D, SCP9 - 17 (£20,903 - £24,491 per annum) (£10.83 - £12.69 per hour)
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2021
- Reference
- SAND000005375
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Community, Social care
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
We are currently seeking to recruit highly enthusiastic and motivated Prevention Assessor to help us deliver a high-quality service to enable people to live independently for longer by supporting people to retain or regain their skills and confidence and prevent the need or delays in deterioration wherever possible. The role is varied, and no two days are ever the same. If you are able to work to tight deadlines and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then this is the role for you.
We are a dynamic responsive team and operate a duty system that you will be part of alongside colleagues in community social work and reablement services to provide a streamlined customer journey. You will need to be self-motivated, organised with effective communication skills both written and verbally. Part of your daily role will be completing face to face and telephone assessments to help promote service user’s independence. Opportunities to develop your Personal Development Portfolio are available, and the attendance of training courses & skill sharing with colleagues are encouraged.
Applicants need the ability to travel around the borough. There may also be a requirement of the post that you use a vehicle to transport small items of equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out outcome focused prevention assessments for vulnerable adults throughout the borough
- Assessing for the provision of equipment & minor adaptations
- Working closely with the social work colleagues, other agencies & professionals
- To provide a service that flexibly meets the needs of service users within budgetary constraints
- To demonstrate and observe the use of equipment, adaptations and assisted technology
This role requires you to hold a Literacy Level 2 qualification, or equivalent, and a full driving licence.
An enhanced DBS check with Adults Barring is required for this role.
If you would like to discuss these positions, please contact Victoria Croke at Victoria_croke@sandwell.gov.uk or Lorraine Thompson at Lorraine_thompson@sandwell.gov.uk
Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.
Hours
37 hours per week
This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk.
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Job Description
Personnel Specification
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Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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