020 8506 1111 
Supply Care Solutions are looking for a Social Care Assessment Officer in Newcastle.
This role will be in the Care Finders team with is a type of brokerage team.
Full and part time hours considered.
SALARY: up to £17.00 ph (umbrella)
TYPE: LOCUM
HOURS: This is a Full time role (37 hours per week) / Full and part time hours considered.
Essential experience needed for the role of Social Care Assessment Officer.
• Able to work constructively with colleagues and other professionals
• IT skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel, including experience of entering and extracting information from databases
• Able to extract, assimilate, evaluate and prioritise information from a variety of sources, dealing with sensitive information appropriately
• Understanding of the Care Act and Adult Social Care processes including: support planning, safeguarding
• Experience and responsibility for the purchasing, arranging or managing of services within a contract or procurement framework
• Able to prioritise work, schedule and organise own time
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Able to handle problems and difficult situations calmly and sensitively
• Willingness to undertake further training as required
• Positive approach to self- development
• Good negotiation skills
• Experience of working with adults 18+
• Experience of working with service users, carers and other professionals in a health or social care related field
The following criteria will be further explored at the interview stage:
• Experience of and ability to work with a vulnerable client group
• Reliable and self-reliant, but will seek guidance appropriately
• Ability to cope with change
• Ability to manage work to tight timescales whilst being detail conscious
• Knowledge and understanding of the Council’s Equality Policy, applying this in the workplace and the effect on delivery of services to customers
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Additional Requirements for the role of Social Care Assessment Officer.
– Proven experience
– Current Enhanced DBS Disclosure
– Eligibility to work in the UK without work permit or visa restrictions
Our locum Social Care Assessment Officers benefit from
– Excellent Rates
– Refer-a-friend scheme*
– Assistance with DBS applications
– Dedicated consultant support
– Varied career and flexible working opportunities
If you are interested in this position please apply online or call us on 020 8506 1111
Supply Care Solutions have a number of locum jobs across the UK. * All locums must be contract compliant before commencing work through our agency. We are recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grade. We offer an excellent referral bonus for any new worker you refer to us *Terms and conditions apply. Supply Care Solutions works in conjunction with Monitor/TDA rate caps