Care Assessor

Candlelight Care are looking to recruit a new Care Assessor to join their friendly team at the Glastonbury branch.

Job Purpose:

This role requires a minimum of Diploma/NVQ2 in Health and Social Care, strong communication and IT skills, as well as your own transport.

Your work will include evaluating and assessing all new client packages, developing care plans, carrying out risk assessments, conducting 3 monthly reviews of existing packages, liaising with Social Services and clients, evaluating current care and progress, and making appropriate alterations to the care plan if required. Meticulous recording of key events and all activities undertaken in the client's home to ensure the health, rights and best interests of clients are safeguarded.

Role Responsibilities:

As the role can change on a daily basis, you will need to be highly organised, efficient and flexible in your approach.

• Carrying out of assessments of all new packages.
• Meet and greet with our potential private clients and/or their families.
• Re-assess existing packages, for example, when a client is discharged from hospital with a change in their needs, etc.
• Carrying out required risk assessments to ensure delivery of safe care.
• Updating care plans, MAR charts, medication information and other care related documents found within the client's electronic care plan and care folder, as appropriate.
• Undertaking client reviews under the direction of the Care Coordinator and Deputy Manager.
• Undertaking of staff observations and/or supervisions under the direction of the Care Team Manager.
• Liaise with other health and social care professionals.
• Undertake care work, when required to meet the needs of the business.
• Working hours to include a minimum of one evening and an alternate weekend.

Desirable Requirements:

      Available to work alternate weekends

      Adaptable and flexible to deal with varying needs and situations

      Be part of the on-call rota

      Previous experience within a care role.

      Good working knowledge of care and support work.

      Understanding and respecting the need for confidentiality

      Awareness and importance of preserving clients dignity

      Diploma level 2 or above in Health & Social Care or equivalent

      Good communication skills

      Ability to work without supervision

      Caring and empathetic approach

      Reliable and trustworthy

      Good team player, who is understanding and supportive of colleagues

      Good communication skills

      A full (clean) driving licence and access to own transport.