Carer Assessment Worker

Carer Support / Assessment Worker

This is a community based role. A full driving licence and access to your own reliable transport are essential as carer assessments are often carried out in the carers home. A good geographical understanding of the local areas is advantageous. The role covers the Macclesfield area and surrounding and south Cheshire East.

Salary: £13.90 per hour.

Hours: 30 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Provide values-based support, advice and information to service users and carers, ensuring they have access to practical and emotional support.
• Assist carers to develop coping strategies.
• Conduct home visits and carer assessments.
• Provide information about mental health and available support services.
• Work one‑to‑one with carers to empower and help them with a range of matters.

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience or specific qualificatio...