Supported Assistant Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner - Remote

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to recruit an Assistant Practitioner to join the Northern Mental Health Social Care Team, covering the North Norfolk area as well as the Mental Health Duty Team.

In Short

• Join a passionate and supportive team in the Northern Mental Health Social Care Team.
• Engage with community assets to prevent and reduce care needs.
• Conduct Care Act Assessments, Support Planning, and Reviews.
• Collaborate with partners to promote independence.
• Work in a hybrid model, including remote and in-person work.
• Support offered to new staff to understand council processes.
• Opportunity to progress from Supported Assistant Practitioner to Assistant Practitioner.
• Competitive salary with generous holiday entitlement.
• Access to health and wellbeing services.
• Flexible working opportunities available.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), and Mental Health Act (1983).
• Experience in safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm for community support and engagement.
• Commitment to improving community-led support.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.
• Ability to work in both office and community settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy.
• Flexible working opportunities including remote and hybrid working.
• Employee discounts programme.
• Relocation expenses (where applicable).
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• Access to tax-efficient car lease scheme.
• Payment for referring candidates to hard-to-fill jobs.