About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Intergrated Care Across Northamptonshire as part of a collaborative team. More information about this can be found at https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk
The role is for an Assessment Enablement Worker within Adult Social Care working in our local Community Hubs where you are assisting people/patients of an assigned Primary Care Network (which are part of a group of GP practices), with the aim to remain active members of their local community. You will become part of the ICAN aging well collaborative.
The role uses a person-centred approach which includes listening and developing creative and personalised solutions to assist people to manage their lives independently for as long as possible.
There is a multi-disciplinary approach integrating services from health and social care and the community to help reduce isolation and improving general wellbeing and quality of life for that individual.
One Age Well ICAN worker will be working with people in Northampton, Royal Parks and MWEB and the other Age Well ICAN worker will be working in Daventry and Northamptonshire Rural.
We are looking for people who believe it is important to ensure people have choice and control over their own support needs focusing on their strengths and networks.
What will you be doing?
Make initial welfare calls to people within the assigned PCN as well as A&E discharges. Within these initial calls, identify their needs and follow up as appropriate.
Liaise with GPs and practice teams to identify people who are over 65years, frail or who have long term health needs and support
Make relevant referrals to local service provision such as but not limited to: OT assessments, GP, hospital, care provision and assessments, pharmacy, and medication reviews as well as community-based support groups, charities and volunteer groups.
Arrange, coordinate, and undertake initial home visits and assessments of need within a person's own home.
Undertake health checks such as weight, nutrition, blood pressure monitoring, temperature, and personal care needs.
Support people within the community to be able to remain as independent as possible within their own home and reduce the risk of crisis support.
Tasks may include but not limited to assessment and provision of low-level mobility aids, house clearance and cleaning, provision of items to meet basic needs such as emergency food parcels, supporting individuals with housing, finances, medication and follow up appointments.
Demonstrate the ability to recognise and respond appropriately when faced with a sudden deterioration or emergency, alerting the team or enabling a rapid response
Work alongside families and the person’s wider support network, ensuring their choices, needs and support within their own home are met as a long-term plan.
Maintain all records accordingly in accordance with local policies, The Care Act, Health and Safety Regulations and General Data Protection Rules.
Work autonomously with minimal managerial direction, making fair decisions within overall policy.
Document and monitor aspects of person's co-ordination and service delivery, supporting data collection and audit using the practices clinical system as well as organisational data systems
Maintain an individual workload whilst working cohesively alongside other Age Well partner organisations, supporting individual referrals as the team's collaborative approach
About you
You need to have
Experience of working with people.
Passion to promote people’s strengths and the ability to make a difference.
Some knowledge of legislation such as The Care Act 2014 and demonstrable experience of delivering social care outcomes to people in need.
Good communication and IT skills
Able to prioritise, using a risk-based approach
Be able to work as part of a collaborative team consisting of Adult Social Care, GP, s and Health colleagues, as well as collogues within Age Uk and Northamptonshire Carers.
Our benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days annual leave per year, 28 days for senior managers (pro rata depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
- Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car Lease scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
- Our West Ways of Working –We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
- Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.
The council is in the process of implementing a new pay structure and terms and conditions which will be applicable to this role. The outcome could result in a future variation to the advertised salary, and this will be discussed at interview.
About us
We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.
Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.
Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
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