Care Needs Assessor

Job Description

Do you share our values and passion for making a real difference to the lives of the people we support?

Are you looking for a role where you can grow, excel and put those values to real use, then we have the role for you.

Agincare, a family run care organisation is growing rapidly and we are looking for people like you.

What’s on Offer

Agincare is a family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to the people we support. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including:

• £11,440 – £13,520 per annum (plus mileage and expenses)
• 20 hours per week (overtime optional)
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Fully funded training and career development 
• Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program (offering support for employees and their families)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff appreciation incentives; Internal competitions to win prizes such as vouchers, holidays, extra annual leave.

About the Role

As a Care Needs Assessor, you will be responsible for meeting clients either at home or in a health care setting, completing the initial risk assessments and care plan, and ensuring the smooth introduction into care services. This is a field-based role so you will need to travel within your designated region.

You will promote the services that Agincare Live-in Care provides and undertake an initial assessment of care needs for potential new clients, creating a care plan that reflects accurately and fully the client's care requirements, goals, and aspirations.

• You should expect to spend the majority of your working time in the community carrying out primary functions, but the role will involve home-based administrative work
• You will support care staff and the Regional Operations Manager by undertaking staff support activities such as spot checks, competency checks, and supervisions
• To liaise with family, social services, and other healthcare professionals involved in client care where required to ensure that all relevant and accurate care needs have been considered

About You

• Previous experience in Health or Social Care (minimum 1 to 2 years);
• Assessment experience within Social Care, and a proven track record in care and risk management would be an advantage, but not essential.
• You will have knowledge of the social care sector and regulatory framework and be passionate about person-centred support
• A Health & Social Care qualification is an advantage
• Full, valid UK / EU driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle