Caseworker

3 weeks ago


Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Millbrook Healthcare Group Ltd Full time

**Do you have excellent organisational skills, a good eye for detail and looking for a new challenge in a rapidly expanding company? **Have you got knowledge and experience of working with people that require assistance with completing documents and require guidance in finding solutions there independent living? **I**f so Millbrook Healthcare are recruiting and we are looking for individuals just like you**

Our Home Improvement Agency Services (HIA’s) are dedicated to designing fit-for-purpose adaptations to properties enabling clients to live independently.

We work closely with, Local Authorities and Social Care Organisations providing a complete outsourced service that significantly reduces costs, delivers better quality and an enhanced customer experience.

**What are we looking for in a Casework Officer?**

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate team player to join our team in Blandford Forum and Dorchester and support the people we work with to live independently.

This role will involve the undertaking of holistic assessments, exploring their options, and working out the best solution to meet their needs. You will be responsible for discussing housing options, assessing entitlement to grants and other mean tested benefits.

You will work in collaboration with other services provided by Dorset Council and external bodies to ensure that a seamless service is delivered to customers ensuring the sharing of information is performed in accordance to Millbrook’s policies and procedures.

To be considered for this position you must possess and be able to demonstrate the following experience:

- Excellent organisational skills with a good eye for detail
- Good administration and customer service skills
- Experience of managing workload effectively
- A full UK driving license and access to a car for work
- Knowledge of DFG legislation and welfare benefits would be highly beneficial though training can be given in these areas.

**What can we offer you?**
- Salary of £15,269.00 pa
- 22 hours over a 4-day week in a block of 5.5 hours between the hours of 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
- Company Pension Scheme
- 32 days holiday (pro-rata to hours worked and inclusive of bank holidays) with the option of an extra unpaid day
- Life Assurance
- Childcare Voucher Scheme

**If you feel you have the skills and experience to excel in the role, we want to hear from you.