Supported Assistant Practitioner - Remote

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic community Assistant Practitioner to join our highly motivated, innovative team of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Assistant Practitioners. It is an exciting time to join our team of dedicated and passionate workers in embracing our Living Well agenda and supporting people to be independent, resilient and well.

In Short

• Join a multi-disciplinary team of Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.
• Undertake assessments, service commissioning, and reassessment work.
• Work with complex cases and maintain positive relationships with service users.
• Support individuals to maintain their independence.
• Participate in regular supervision, training, and peer support.
• Flexible working opportunities including hybrid work.
• Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement.
• Health and Wellbeing services available.
• Opportunity for career progression through development programs.
• Work in an exciting and challenging area of Social Care.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, record-keeping, and keyboard skills.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people.
• Knowledge of the Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Ability to adapt to new ways of working.
• Strong time management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience in assessments and service commissioning.
• Ability to work both remotely and in-person.
• Commitment to supporting individuals in the community.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy.
• Flexible working opportunities including remote and hybrid options.
• Employee discounts through Norfolk Rewards program.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Relocation expenses where applicable.
• Access to tax-efficient car lease schemes.
• Support for professional development.
• Payment for referring candidates to hard-to-fill positions.