Assessing Officer

Assessing Officer – Adult Social Care

We’re looking for an Assessing Officer, Interested?

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Adult Social Care? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!

Our Learning Disability Team is based within Adult Social Care in Gateshead. The team is made up of Social Workers, Assessing Officers, Senior Practitioner and Team Manager who work closely with other adult social care teams and external partners. It is a friendly and supportive team – you will be made very welcome!

We use a conversational approach, focusing on an individual’s strengths and the community around them, supporting Gateshead residents to live thriving lives. Teams across the service provide assessment, intervention, and support in relation to an individual’s social care needs with a focus on promoting wellbeing and independence, helping individuals take greater control of their lives by championing an early engagement model.

Working in this way promotes the individual’s access to other agencies and provides them with the tools to be both physically and mentally healthy, reducing their need for long‑term provisions and re‑enable them where possible.

Gateshead Council’s ambitious Adult Social Care services are looking to recruit 1 Assessing officer to our Learning Disability Team.

Provide assessment, intervention, and support in relation to an individual’s social care needs with a focus on promoting wellbeing and independence.

Help individuals take greater control of their lives by championing an early engagement model.

You will have experience working with adults who may have additional needs.

Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Ability to interpret this legislation and apply it to practice while adhering to the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities.

Excellent communication and ICT skills.

Commitment to equal opportunities, anti‑oppressive practice, and inter‑agency working.

Commitment to continuous professional development and willingness to undertake relevant training as required by the Local Authority.

A current driving licence and access to a car or mobility support.

• You will be appointed to Grade H, on a salary commencing on £36,363 - £39,152 per annum (pro rata).
• You can save for your future by enrolling in our generous pension scheme.
• You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
• We’ll give you access to a Co Wheels vehicle for work use, saving your petrol costs and wear to your vehicle.
• You’ll get a generous annual leave package starting at 26 days annual leave (+ 2 extra fixed statutory days) for new employees, rising to 30 days (+ 2 extra statutory days) after 5 years continuous local government service.
• You will have the chance to purchase up to 10 additional holiday days per year (through salary sacrifice) via our annual leave purchase scheme.
• We’ll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme offering various discounts and access to an exciting range of employee benefits from our health and wellbeing partner, ‘Viv up’ including home electronics.
• Access to generous flexi time system with the opportunity to take up to 3 flexi days per 4‑week flexi period, depending on the needs of the service.
• We offer hybrid working, allowing colleagues to work remotely where appropriate if they wish to do so.
• A robust Workforce Development offer with loads of opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
• You’ll have access…