Assessment officer

Job description

Keep in Mind will be delivered by a network of Delivery and Support Partners. It brings together collective expertise to achieve a whole systems approach to Community Therapy and Support Services. This role involves supporting people living with dementia and their carers or families to access essential networks and information.

We are looking to recruit people who are passionate about working directly with people who may be newly diagnosed or worried about their memory or people that may need support to access home and community services.

You will bring your excellent communication and organisational skills and experience to assess people's need to access a range of information, specialist services and support delivered by a range of partner organisations.

IT Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Office and confidence in using databases to manage information accurately.

Passion for Community Work: If you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience in social care or health, and are seeking a rewarding role, we’ll provide the training to set you up for success.

Empathy and Motivation: A natural ability to connect with others and make a positive impact in their lives. Active listening skills and experience in holding motivational, person-centered conversations are essential.

Main duties: 

• Carry out initial holistic strengths-based assessment for people accessing our services and projects. 
• Co-produce appropriate and proportionate support plans 
• Supported signposting for individuals internally and to external support where appropriate 
• Accurately record information and keep all systems up to date   
• Liaise with the people we support, their important individuals and next of kin as required 
• Liaise with statutory agencies as required and maintain professional relationships 
• Support colleagues to evolve, develop and embed new approaches and ways of working where required, including taking part in projects and learning opportunities 
• Achieving agreed targets, reporting on key performance indicators and highlighting impact using case studies and life stories. 
• Work closely with the wider team to ensure appropriate cover for all services as per Age UK Doncaster continuity plan.    
• To undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the job purpose that may from time to time be required by management.