Care Management Assistant (BR8)

Bromley, England, gb

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Salary: £15.43

Following the Care Act 2014 the CMA position will the opportunity to work in new ways with Adults, Older People and Carers in providing personalised services that offers greater choice control over their care and support needs.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Good Skills in assessment.

Able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills 

Ability to prepare accurate reports and correspondences.

Ability to negotiate and work with a wide range of Care Providers, National Organisations, Local Authority staff, Community Groups and representatives of health services with a wide range of people.

Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships at all levels with a wide range of individuals and organisations that may have different and conflicting agendas.

Ability to listen and work with Adults and Carers to reflect their views rather than make plans on their behalf.

Effective organisational skills and set priorities.

Ability to think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate and solve problems within appropriate parameters.

Ability to understand and manage budgets.

Be able to cope with pressure.

Able to make appropriate decisions.

Ability to use information technology effectively.

Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity

Ability to work independently

Ability to work flexibly

Ability to undertake home visits

Ability to work as part of a team

KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of Social Services legislation and practice.

2. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other relevant legislation

3. Ability to develop knowledge of local services and community resources.

4. Awareness and commitment to Equal Opportunities Policy 

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of safeguarding 

Demonstrate an awareness of budgetary constraints.

EXPERIENCE 

Able to demonstrate experience of having worked within Health and Social Care directly with Adults and Carers.

Working across a range of agencies and understanding their role.

Evidence of continued professional/personal development.

QUALIFICATIONS

A relevant social and health care qualification is preferable but not essential at BR8, i.e. NVQ.

The progression criteria for BR9 requires successful completion of a relevant qualification e.g NVQ3 or able to demonstrate appropriate skills and experience at that level..

Minimum standard of English GCSE Grade A -C or equivalent 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Car Driver must be mobile and able to travel independently to various locations around the borough carrying equipment.

A satisfactory criminal record bureau disclosure is required.