Care Needs Assessor

Essex Cares Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional care provider in England is seeking a Care Needs Assessor to conduct assessments and support customers in maximizing their independence. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships. This role requires travel across Essex, offering a variety of benefits including annual leave and ongoing training opportunities. A full driving license is mandatory, along with a proactive work ethic. The position promotes inclusivity and values diverse applicants.

Benefits

45p paid per mile tax-free

Up to 32 days annual leave

Fully paid induction and training

Career development opportunities

Annual performance-related bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Healthcare support scheme

Employee Loyalty Scheme

Enhanced employee referral program

Access to Blue Light Card

Mental health first aiders in every service

Reimbursement of professional membership

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and use of personal vehicle for work purposes.
• Confidence in travelling around Essex area.
• Ability to work independently and manage own time.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial assessments for referrals to services.
• Liaise with professionals to deliver outcome-focused support.
• Maintain communication with customers and their support circles.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Proactive and customer-focused work ethic

Education

Level 3 QCF (desirable)

Job description

Are you a care professional looking for your next career move?

Take the next step in your career and become a Care Needs Assessor with ECL’s Learning Disabilities and Older People Services.

As a Care Needs Assessor, known internally as a Trusted Assessor, you will be integral to maximising our customers' independence. You'll carry out initial assessments for referrals to our services, liaising with professionals to devise and deliver outcome-focused support.

Developing a comprehensive knowledge of local and community resources and services, you will continue to liaise with the customer and their circles of support to ensure all parties are kept up to date on progress during subsequent customer reviews.

About You

To be considered as a Trusted Assessor, youneed:

• A full driving licence and use of personal vehicle for work purposes
• To be confident travelling around the Essex area
• Exceptional communication skills
• The ability to build and develop strong relationships with stakeholders
• The ability and confidence to work independently and manage your own time
• A proactive, adaptable and customer focussed work ethic
• Level 3 QCF is highly desirable, or willingness to work towards

Travel required across Essex to work at local centres and visit customers.

What we can offer you as a Trusted Assessor:

• 45p paid per mile tax-free
• Up to 32 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
• Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
• Annual salary reviewsAnnual performance-related bonus
• Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
• Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
  
• Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
  
• Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
  
• Enhanced employee referral program - earn up to £1500 for referring a friend
  
• Access to Blue Light Card
  
• Mental health first aiders in every service
  
• Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role

About Us

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England.We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.

Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third-party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.

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