Assessor - The Guardian : Job Details

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Assessor REF: 2163

SO1: £39,150 pa rising in annual increments to £40,344 pa inc LW.  

Location: St Thomas’s Hospital 

Permanent and Full Time

Hybrid Working – must 3 days in the office with the option to work 2 days from home

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. 

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team

• This team supports Lambeth residents who are admitted to Kings College Hospital (KCH), Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital (GSTT) and hospitals out of the borough. 
• The primary feature of work undertaken by staff in the Hospital team is to deliver strength based preventative support, where required assess and establish supports and safeguard patients. The team undertake reviews of existing packages of care and consideration of placements. 
• Assessors carry out a variety of responsibilities, including signposting, providing information and advice, supporting Duty, referring people to reablement and ensuring safe and timely decisions are made to facilitate discharges. 
• The team work closely alongside our MDT colleagues and voluntary sector organisations.  
• The Hospital is a fast-paced team with a committed and enthused workforce who strive to achieve positive outcomes for our residents.  
• You will work closely with other teams in the borough and engage wider agencies to support the person. 
• You’ll need to adapt to a demanding and changing environment and have a commitment to partnership and collaborative working.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Assessor to join our dynamic team. As part of this integrated service, you will play a key role in supporting individuals in the community, ensuring their needs are met through person-centred care and collaborative teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care Act Assessments & Support Planning: Carry out thorough assessments and develop personalised care plans to support Lambeth residents.
• Home Visits & Safeguarding: Conduct urgent face-to-face visits and address safeguarding concerns.
• Carer Support: Assess the needs of carers and ensure access to the right support and services.
• Mental Capacity Assessments: Complete mental capacity assessments within the legal framework, ensuring that all individuals are supported appropriately. 
• Duty Coverage & Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside health professionals to screen new referrals and participate in regular multi-disciplinary team meetings. 
• Rehabilitation & Reablement Services: Identify and support cases that require the Rehab & Reablement pathway, helping residents regain their independence

We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit. 

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vanessa Redley at .ukor  

Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 9 March 2025.

Interview: Expected to be 19 -21 March 2025. 

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.