Adults Social care assistant

Adult Social Care vision is “People living in a place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing the things that matter to them.” The service has a key role in influencing and shaping service models in Westmorland and Furness, and ensures that in all instances people are supported to achieve their most independent outcome in keeping with the Promoting Independence and Wellbeing Programme and becoming a community powered council. PURPOSE OF THIS POST: To work in a team to undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver appropriate person-centred support and outcomes for people in Westmorland and Furness who have care and support needs. To work under supervision and guidance for designated casework. Where cases become more complex, and in negotiation with the line-manager, case responsibility may transfer to a professionally qualified practitioner. To work in ways that promote independence and enable individuals/groups to maximise their strengths. To work with stakeholders for better outcomes for the people of Westmorland and Furness. The post holder will actively promote the work of the council, internally and externally, on the development and delivery of continuously improving modern and competitive services for the people of Westmorland and Furness. 27-37 hours a week 3-6 months assignment date HYBRID WORKING: Mixture- out in the community for assessments and office for case notes and plans. CAR DRIVDER REQUIRED Pay Rate : £22.73 – £23.39