Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: 36 hours per week
Rate: £23 umbrella an hour (£18 PAYE an hour)
Sutton Council are looking for an Enabling Independence Officer to join their Adult’s Service.
Responsibilities:
- Maximise an individuals potential independence by undertaking assessment, recommendations, rehabilitation techniques, equipment, adaptations, support planning and review for vulnerable and disabled people in the community
- Contribute to the development of the service through the business planning process, the setting of performance indicators and service targets
- Delivery of service activities and management of caseload
- Identification and implementation of improvements
- Carry pit assessments, duty, case work
- Ensure that practical assistance is provided to vulnerable adults, their families and carers
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3 or demonstrate relevant experience of working with vulnerable people/families/carers
- Experience as a Social Work Assistant and/or Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities and assessment systems
