Job Description

Assessment Officer
3-Month Contract 36 Hours per Week
23 Umbrella per Hour 18 PAYE per Hour
Location: Sutton

Sutton Council is seeking an Assessment Officer to join their service. This role is regarded as front line service delivery roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Jointly work with other directorates within the Council, health services, housing services and voluntary organisations
• Maximise an individual's potential independence by undertaking assessment, recommendations, rehabilitation techniques, equipment, adaptations, support planning and review for vulnerable and disabled people in the community
• Identify individuals at risk of abuse and neglect, take action to manage risk and to protect from further abuse or neglect
• Ensure that practical assistance is provided to vulnerable adults, their families and carers

Skills and Experience:

• Social Work Assistant and/or Occupational Therapy skills and experience
• Maintain a working knowledge of legislation, regulations, guidance related to adults services
• NVQ Level 3 or demonstrate relevant experience of working with vulnerable people/families/carers

To apply, please submit your CV