Assessment Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our not-for-profit organisation as an Assessment Practitioner. The Practitioner will have a key role around supporting referrals, assessments and transitions (including as part of new service mobilisations). The role will work collaboratively with frontline managers, senior leaders and housing colleagues to prioritise workload, adding capacity, skill and expertise in key areas of challenge.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication, leadership, and IT skills, along with a strong ability to manage workloads efficiently. You will undertake duties such as supporting the mobilisation of new services, co-ordinating national referrals, providing support with void management and undertaking assessments.

Our ideal candidate will :

Have a minimum of experience in undertaking assessments and developing support plans

Have a professional qualification (e.g., RNLD, RMN, DipSW, DipOT) or Social Care Qualification (e.g. Diploma Level 5 or other)

Create positive relationships with all stakeholders, people we support and families

Produce high quality documentation within concise timescales

Show initiative and problem-solving skills and find compromises to meet challenges

Willingness to travel and work flexibly

Be committed to continual learning and professional development

This position is available full-time or part-time (including school hours) with a minimum of 22.5 hours. Our head office in Stockport is conveniently located just 5 minutes from Stockport train station, with excellent transport links.

If you are a dynamic and resourceful individual looking for a rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Vacancy Reference Number : 81846

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Application Instructions :

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS

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