Shared Lives Adviser

Encompass delivers a wide range of services including adult social care and homelessness support.

For this job role, you will be part of a team who recruit, train and support carers offering a range of support in their own homes. The service is registered by the Care Quality Commission.

We have a great working environment - collaboration and shared values.

In this job role you will:

• Manage a caseload of carers
• Provide consistent support, guidance and feedback to carers
• Ensure appropriate person-centred arrangements
• Ensure households are assessed as suitable and service users have their health and emotional needs met
• Contribute to the recruitment and assessment of new carers
• Receive and respond to user referral enquiries

We are looking for someone who has:

• Knowledge of the 2014 Care Act
• Knowledge of the 2005 Mental Capacity Act and DoLS
• Knowledge of Shared Lives service requirements under the CQC
• Knowledge of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults legislation

What we offer:

• Performance Related Pay (PRP) - up to 10% of salary
• 6.5% employers' pension contribution
• Flexible working from the office in Sutton and home
• 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

All post holders must have the right to work in the UK, may be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service check and other relevant employment clearances. A copy of our policy on recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available on request.

Interviews

These may be held in person.