CARE CONNECT UK LTD is a family run domiciliary care provider in South Sefton.


JOB DESCRIPTION

ASSESSMENT AND REVIEWING MANAGER

It is the role of the assessment and reviewing manager to carry out initial assessments of need of vulnerable people who live in their own homes; to develop and review care plans to meet specified needs; and to identify and minimise risks in the provision of their care.


The main duties of this post are:

 To manage an allocated workload in respect of the assessment and reviewing function of the Organisation.

 To develop comprehensive and holistic assessments of need and risk assessments across a range of service user groups.

 To work in partnership with service users, carers and other professionals in establishing initial care plans which are person centred and outcome focused.

 To liaise with partner agencies as directed, to ensure a coordinated approach and the provision of domiciliary care to meet identified needs.

 To undertake scheduled and unscheduled reviews of service provision to determine the effectiveness of the care plan and to agree any necessary amendments.

 To promote safe working practices – ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.

 To utilise computer systems in respect of the completion of assessments, the inputting of data, the development of care plans, and the reviewing process.

 To advise the Care Manager of any perceived improvements that could be introduced to enhance the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the service.

 To contribute positively to the staff development process by supporting learning and by attending relevant meetings and personal training opportunities.


PERSON SPECIFICATION

ASSESSMENT AND REVIEWING MANAGER


The required abilities and qualifications
Essential or Desirable
How these will be identified

Qualifications

• RGN or RMN

• IT/typing qualifications


Experience

• Assessing the needs of individuals and planning the required provision of care .
• Work in a community setting.
• Work with a range of service user groups.
• Determining priorities and risks.
• Working as a member of a team.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to -
• Assess individual needs using holistic and person centred approaches.
• Work effectively with service users, family members and other professionals.
• Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Use computer systems for record keeping.


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of –
• The role of Social Services and Care in the Community.
• Health and Safety legislation, responsibilities and accountabilities.
• The principles of equal opportunities and diversification.


Special Requirements
.

• The ability to drive a car and to have a car at your disposal.

• The ability to work flexible hours.


Salary within the range £22,000 - £27,000

Apply in writing with CV to Richard Harris
Care Connect UK Ltd
Byron House
1 Byron Road
Crosby
L23 8TH

Tel 0151 924 9824

Contact details

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• Phone: Richard or Shirley on 0151 924 9824

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