Community Assessment Officer
Job Description
Job title: Community Assessment Officer
Company: Central Bedfordshire Council
Job description: Team: COA – Young Adults and Independent LivingFamily: Supporting – CBG7Salary: £26,421- £28,770 per annum pro rataHours: 37 hours per weekLocation: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month Contract Type: Hybrid – PermanentClosing Date: 21st April 2024Interview: 30th April 2024About the role:The Young Adults and Independent Living Team (YAaIL) supports vulnerable people who have a Learning Disability, an Autistic Spectrum Condition or a Physical Disability. The Community Assessment Officer will work with young people age 16+ in the Adults Team which is a countywide team.You will work to build strong relationships with the local community, other professionals and employers to make sure people have access to fulfilling lives and achieve their aspirations. Your role will include assessing, reviewing and support planning. Tenacious, proactive and approachable, you’re adept at building professional relationships and have dealt with a range of partners including Health, Housing and Education. You will have an understanding of the SEND reforms, The Care Act 2014 and will have care management skills. A positive, determined and diplomatic professional, you’ll know how to build links that count. You’ll work with partners to make sure young people get – and know about – great opportunities.The Community Assessment Officer will have responsibility for the delivery of statutory duties commensurate with supporting people within Adult Social Care. You will discharge these duties in a manner that sees customers at the centre of their care and support, along with, demonstrating behaviours that result in the delivery of compassionate, caring, responsive, and proportionate care and support that is of high quality and evidence best value.Succeed, and you will be part of a varied and dedicated team where flexibility and commitment go a long way. We will give you the chance to develop new skills, progress and support you to find your greatness. At Central Bedfordshire Council, we’re passionate about having a workforce that reflects our community. It’s why we’re committed to creating equal opportunities, so that we always embrace diversity.You will:-Support 20- 25 individuals. This is a care management role-Have some knowledge of The Care Act 2014 and able to assess and review in line with the legislation.-Have some knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act-Understand adult safeguarding process-Have some experience in assessing and commissioning services-Have experience working in an MDT way-We are a county wide service; the candidate needs to be able to drive and undertake face to face visitsSucceed, and you will be part of a varied and dedicated team where flexibility and commitment go a long way. We will give you the chance to develop new skills, progress and support you to find your greatness. At Central Bedfordshire Council, we’re passionate about having a workforce that reflects our community. It’s why we’re committed to creating equal opportunities, so that we always embrace diversity.Our OfferWe have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit ourOur aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this .Our are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Amanda Babbington, Team Manager, at or call 0300 300 4922For queries related to the recruitment of this vacancy, please contact: The Recruitment Team at or call 0300 300 8000.Safeguarding:Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council’s policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.If you require assistance to apply for our roles, help with writing your CV, interview techniques or careers advice please contact our team of careers advisors at Our service is confidential, impartial and free for all
Expected salary: £26421 – 28770 per year
Location: Bedfordshire
