Assessing & Reviewing Officer

The Older People and Hospital Social Work Team within Conwy Adult Services require a full time, Assessing and Reviewing Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Colwyn Bay Community Resource Team which is a well-established multi-disciplinary team. You will be working with Older People and their families/carers and also people who have recently been discharged from hospital. You will use a collaborative approach with a strong focus on outcome based planning and reabelement.

Support will be available through regular formal supervision and day to day informal supervision, a variety of supportive group sessions and excellent training opportunities.

To apply for this role you should be able to demonstrate good working knowledge around the social care and/or health care sector and also evidence of further relevant study e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above in Social Care, BTEC Trusted Assessor in Community Equipment.

It is essential that you have the ability to travel throughout the County on a regular basis, often to and from remote locations at short notice.

Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Manager details for informal discussion:

Sarah Palmer, Team Manager
( Sarah.palmer@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 577676 )

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

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We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.

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