Care Assessor
Altogether Care are looking for a Care Assessor to work along side our registered manager and community care team .
Are you organised, solution focused and calm when faced with challenges, then you could be the next Care Assessor. You can really make a difference to people’s lives and we would love to talk to you.
Altogether Care is a family run business with over 30 years experience in the care industry.
You will need a car for work purposes for this role.
Job description
What hours am I expected to work?
40 hours per week (outside of office hours when on call)
Weekend Working
As required
Altogether Care are proud to have an outstanding 4.3 Indeed company star rating and rising!
We are one of the biggest care providers in the south with over 30 years experience.
Furthermore 75% of our management team have been promoted from within.
Start your Altogether Care journey today!
About the role
You will need experience in care or support?
The role includes working within the branch area and being responsible for evaluating and assessing new client packages, developing care plans, carrying out risk assessments, conducting reviews of existing packages, liaising with Commissioners and clients, evaluating care progress and recommending changes to the care plan if required.
You will also be part of the on-call team on a rotational basis.
What will YOU be doing?
As the role can change on a daily basis, you will need to be highly organised, efficient and flexible in your approach.
Carrying out of assessments of all new packages.
Organising new care plans, assessments and reviews
Carrying out required risk assessments and audts to ensure delivery of safe care.
Coaching and mentoring new care staff
Attending reviews for new and existing clients
Supporting the on-call service on a rota basis and undertake care work, if required, at short notice.
Coordinating staff rotas
Building Relationships with care staff and clients
Liaise with other health and social care professionals
What do YOU need?
A can-do attitude, caring and reliable nature
Excellent communication
Previous experience of care and support.
Be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients and their families
Be able to work at pace with good attention to detail
Good team player, who is understanding and supportive of colleagues
OUR Commitment to YOU
Tax-free mileage allowance of 0.37p per mile
Monthly bonuses
Paid training induction and shadowing period
Two year Blue Light card membership and recommend a friend scheme
Career progression and promotions from within
What you will need
Required criteria
- A can-do attitude, caring and reliable nature
- Excellent communication
- Be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients and their families
- Are you legally allowed to work in the UK?
- Full Uk Drivers license
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Persuasive Speaking
Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
Providing Care
Altogether Care
A Better Life
Altogether Care is a family-owned and operated business, rooted in the Dorset and South Somerset community for over 30 years. We see our clients as an extended family. So we work hard to understand the ‘real you’ and put your wellbeing, quality of life and independence at the centre of everything we do. Our aim is to help you live as independently as possible with the peace of mind that professional care and support is always there when you need it.
We recognise that the most important people after our clients, are our front line care providers who support them. With care providers employed across our care services throughout the South West, we know that they are the key to our success, and the core of our business. In addition to our care providers, our founders and the management team all work closely together, and all of whom have multiple years’ experience within the care sector.
Our benefits
We are always looking to expand our team who are passionate about what they do. Available roles include care and support workers, registered nurses, administrators, and chefs. Whatever your vocation, we would love to welcome you to the Altogether Care family!
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Flexible schedule
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Open office
Competitive salary
Wellbeing Scheme
Blue light card
Care Assessor
A Better Life