Assessment & Support Planning Officer

About the role

Rochdale Adult Care is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a permanent Assessment and Support Planning Officer within the South Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) .

The role involves working with adults, their families and carers to identify strengths, assess needs and support people to achieve the outcomes that matter most to them. You will complete strengths-based assessments, reviews and support planning, promoting independence, wellbeing and choice in line with the Care Act 2014.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in Adult Social Care and those with transferable skills from related sectors, who can demonstrate a commitment to person-centred practice and achieving positive outcomes for adults with care and support needs.

Working within a busy multidisciplinary neighbourhood team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, health partners, providers and community organisations to support adults to remain safe, independent and connected within their local communities.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and organised individual with excellent communication and written skills, who can build positive relationships with adults, families and professionals.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working with adults, families, carers or vulnerable people.
• Strong assessment, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage a varied workload and work to timescales.
• A person-centred and strengths-based approach.
• Confidence in working with a range of professionals and agencies.
• Good IT and recording skills.

Experience within Adult Social Care is desirable; however, applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant transferable skills and experience from health, housing, voluntary, support, community or related services.

A willingness to travel across the borough in line with service needs is essential.

About us

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and enthusiastic team, with access to a range of training and development opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming Adult Care service and make a real difference to the lives of local residents.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to a DBS check.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Rachel Watson, Locality Co-ordinator, at .

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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