Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Health and Social Care Assessor within the Bee at Home team.Assessment skills and medication management experience would be advantageous.This is a full time post hours per week compromising of 3 x 12 hour shifts and 1 x short shift.The service hours are 8am - 10pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.Applicants must be flexible to cover the service hours.
Previous applicants need not apply Main duties of the job To work within the Domiciliary Care Service undertaking initial client assessments and screening initial referrals received via Local Authority or directly from clients enquiring about services provided.
The post holder will be required to assess and determine the nature and level of care required by individuals referred to the service.There will be a requirement to regularly review and update packages of care being provided.
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Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities associated to the role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience Care Certificate or willingness to undertake this within induction period Knowledge Essential Knowledge of planning and completing initial client assessments Knowledge of policies, procedures and practices relating to domiciliary care Knowledge of a range of software programmes including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Knowledge of completing risk assessments appropriate to domiciliary care Desirable Knowledge of relevant legislation Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005), Safeguarding Adults and Deprivation of Liberty (DOLS) Clear understanding of domiciliary care and client needs in the community Knowledge of databases used within domiciliary care Experience Essential Experience of completing initial client assessments either in the community or within a residential setting Experience of working in a health and/or social care setting Experience of undertaking risk assessments Experience of keeping accurate records and inputting data into relevant database systems Desirable Experience of undertaking a similar role within domiciliary care services Experience of working with people with a range of health conditions such as dementia Experience of working with people with end of life needs Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams or care teams