Assessor Health And Social Care Southampton - Job

Assessor Health And Social Care

Locum Reablement Assessor

Community-Based Service, 37 Hours Per Week, Flexible Shift Pattern

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Reablement Assessor to join a busy community-based service supporting individuals to regain independence and achieve positive outcomes following hospital discharge or within the community.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in adult social care, reablement, or short-term support pathways who is confident working autonomously within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.

The Role

As a Reablement Assessor, you will deliver strengths-based assessments and coordinate short-term, outcome-focused interventions designed to maximise independence, recovery, and wellbeing.
You will work closely with individuals, families, therapy teams, health professionals, and community partners to identify needs, develop reablement plans, manage risk, and ensure effective support is in place.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake strengths based assessments and reviews to identify needs and desired outcomes
Develop and coordinate person-centred reablement plans promoting independence and recovery
Provide advice, guidance, and signposting to community and statutory services
Manage risk and safeguarding concerns using Making Safeguarding Personal principles
Work collaboratively with therapy teams, health partners, and internal colleagues
Support hospital discharge processes, equipment provision, and referral pathways
Maintain accurate and timely records in line with service standards
Contribute to service improvement and performance targets
Provide guidance and support to frontline staff, role modelling best practce

Requirements

Minimum Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Adult Social Care (or equivalent)
Previous experience at Senior Carer, Team Leader, or equivalent level
Demonstrable assessment experience within health or adult social care settings
Experience within reablement services or short-term pathways is highly desirable
Strong understanding of strengths-based practice, risk management, and safeguarding
Ability to manage a dynamic caseload and work independently
Excellent communication and partnership-working skills

Additional Information

If you are passionate about promoting independence and delivering person-centred support within the community, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch today.

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