Assessment and Review Officer

As an Assessment and Review Officer you will:

• Undertake strengths-based assessments, support plans and reviews.
• Work closely with Social Workers, Multi agency parters, residents, carers and other stakeholders.
• Support Social work teams in delivering their statutory duties under the Care Act (2014).
  
  We are looking for highly motivated people who would like the opportunity to join a thriving organisation working alongside Social Workers, using strengths-based approaches to help us deliver our statutory functions in a person centred, proportionate, and enabling way.
  
  Make a difference in Sunderland
Sunderland City Council Adult Services is recruiting Assessment & Review Officers. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking council, rated Good by CQC, where strengths-based practice and partnership working are at the heart of everything we do. Both full-time and part-time vacancies are available in our Short-term and Long-term teams. What we are offering
• Various full and part time posts
• Regionally competitive salary
• Generous annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to buy additional leave
• Flexible working options, including up to two flexi days per month
• Strong learning and development culture with the opportunity to apply for the Social Work degree apprenticeship after two years and ongoing support from senior leaders
• Access to excellent facilities, including modern working environments and hybrid working, Creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued and supported
• Improving the lives of adults and communities across the city
• We are proud and committed to working with residents, carers and other partners to enable people to live more independent, healthy and fulfilling lives, ensuring our residents are at the heart of decision making.
We are committed to continuous learning, improvement and professional development with ongoing opportunities to develop practice. The successful candidates can expect to be well-supported in their role with regular supervision, supportive team culture and learning opportunities applicable to the role. Get a feel for how we work and watch our video: Sunderland City Council - 'That's the way we do things': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi_lJ9Gzy_E