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Social Care Assistant
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We are recruiting an experienced Social Care Assistant to join Redbridge Council in Ilford. This locum position plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care […]
Best Interest Assessor
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Job Title: Occupational Therapy Manager
Area: Berkshire Social Services
Salary: £negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing
Job details: Occupational Therapy Manager required. JD available on request:
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View JobSocial Care Assistant
Job Overview
We are recruiting an experienced Social Care Assistant to join Redbridge Council in Ilford. This locum position plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care under the Care Act 2014 and related legislation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in health and social care — including those with an Occupational Therapy Assistant background — to contribute to promoting independence and wellbeing for adults and carers within an integrated health and social care service.
Key Responsibilities
– Undertake holistic, person-centred assessments, support planning, and reviews for adults with a range of health and social care needs.
– Carry out statutory duties in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and Safeguarding Adults principles.
– Use a strengths-based approach to enable individuals to maximise independence and maintain wellbeing.
– Assess for and arrange minor adaptations, assistive technology, and equipment to promote safe living at home.
– Support service users to remain independent through local community resources and personal networks.
– Work collaboratively with health colleagues to support timely hospital discharge, prevent admissions, and promote proactive care planning.
– Manage and prioritise a caseload, ensuring timely assessments and interventions.
– Allocate and monitor personal budgets to support independence and personalised outcomes.
– Promote effective communication and integrated working with health, housing, and voluntary sector partners.
– Identify, assess, and manage risk in collaboration with service users and carers, implementing safeguarding measures where necessary.
– Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with organisational policies and performance standards.
About You
You’ll be a dedicated and flexible professional with a background in health or social care, ideally experienced in working with adults in community settings. You’ll have strong communication and assessment skills, a commitment to person-centred practice, and the ability to balance caseload priorities effectively in a fast-paced, integrated environment.
Requirements
– Relevant qualification or experience in social care, rehabilitation, or occupational therapy assistance
– Understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding principles
– Experience in community-based assessments, planning, and reviewing support
– Knowledge of adaptive equipment and assistive technology (desirable)
– Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
– Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
– Experience working within a local authority or NHS integrated service (desirable)
Contract & Salary
– Contract type: Locum
– Contract length: Ongoing
– Working hours: Full-time
– Location: Redbridge Council – Ilford, East London
– Salary: Negotiable (advertised at £25.93 per hour)
Code: U. OR14426. 003010.B18326