Assistant Practitioner

• Undertake assessments and support planning for adults wishing to move to Housing with Care or Independent Living schemes
• Work with providers and landlords throughout the nomination and moving period
• Support smooth transitions into Housing with Care and Independent Living
• Complete initial reviews after individuals move into schemes
• Act as link worker for Housing with Care and Independent Living schemes within Norwich
• Complete reassessments and reviews in response to changing needs and circumstances
• Promote wellbeing and independence
• Work with adults in other settings when required
• Collaborate with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners, providers and landlords
• Contribute to strengths-based, preventative and community-led approaches within Adult Social Care

• Passion for supporting people to remain as independent as possible
• Skilled communication and ability to build effective, trusting relationships
• Creative, curious and solution-focused approach
• Organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence using IT systems and electronic recording systems
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred practice
• Knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014
• Knowledge and understanding of Community Led Support
• Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Adults
• Knowledge and understanding of strengths-based practice
• Knowledge and understanding of person-centred approaches
• Knowledge and understanding of promoting independence and wellbeing
• Knowledge and understanding of partnership and multi-agency working
• CV and Supporting Statement required
• Supported Assistant Practitioners join a 9-month development programme and progress subject to satisfactory completion

Demonstrates expertise in supporting adults in Housing with Care and Independent Living schemes, with a strong focus on person-centred practice, wellbeing promotion, and effective multi-agency collaboration.

• Knowledge Of The Care Act 2014
• Knowledge Of The Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Knowledge Of Safeguarding Adults
• Skilled Communication
• Organisation And Time Management

• Assessment And Planning
• Reassessments And Reviews
• Strengths-Based Practice
• Community Led Support
• Person-Centred Approaches

• Building Trusting Relationships
• Creative Problem Solving
• Solution-Focused Approach

• Adult Social Care
• Multi-Agency Working
• Promoting Independence
• Wellbeing

• IT Systems
• Electronic Recording Systems