Locum Community Occupational Therapist

Care Assessor (Locum)

Location: Brent Council

Area: North West London Social Services

Rate: £26.66 per hour (umbrella)

Contract: Locum, Ongoing

About the Role

Brent Council is seeking an experienced Care Assessor to join the Learning Disabilities Support Planning Team. This role involves delivering high-quality assessments and support planning to ensure individuals receive appropriate, person-centred care and support.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out social care and joint health assessments.
• Develop comprehensive, outcomes-focused support plans to meet identified needs.
• Evaluate and identify appropriate care options, including traditional care, reablement and supported living.
• Participate in care discussions and multidisciplinary assessments.
• Adopt a creative and flexible approach to identifying suitable services.
• Research and utilise both formal and informal services to meet individual needs.
• Monitor and review packages of care to ensure they remain appropriate and effective.
• Work in partnership with statutory, voluntary and private sector organisations.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the team.
• Undertake safeguarding responsibilities in line with local Adult Safeguarding policies.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience working within adult social care, ideally with learning disabilities.
• Strong assessment, support planning and review skills.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and partnership working.
• Good understanding of safeguarding adults procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

An excellent opportunity to contribute to a specialist learning disabilities service within a supportive local authority team.

Code:  U. CSA 5286488. 029012.B19319