Assessor - Early Support & Advice Hub

Service Care Solutions; Ashton-under-Lyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking an enthusiastic Assessor for the Early Support & Advice Hub. This frontline role is crucial in supporting adults to live well at home, gathering essential information through direct communication, and conducting Care Act assessments. Candidates must hold a valid driving license. Flexible working arrangements are available, including some remote late shifts.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250 for successful recommendations

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care settings.
• Compassionate and able to handle sensitive situations.
• Valid driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Handle calls and enquiries, gathering essential information.
• Provide support to individuals, listening carefully.
• Conduct pre-screening of Care Act assessments.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Active listening

Job description

Overview

Assessor - Early Support & Advice Hub
Tameside Council - Adult Social Care

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assessor to join Tameside's Early Support & Advice Hub (ESAH) - the first point of contact for Adult Social Care in the borough.

Responsibilities

• Pick up calls and enquiries, gathering essential information.
• Speak directly with individuals, listening carefully and providing support.
• Carry out pre-screening of Care Act assessments.
• Focus on helping people live well and independently at home, drawing on community, voluntary and health services where appropriate.
• This is a frontline role that makes a real difference, supporting people to remain in their own homes and reducing the need for more intensive care.

Key information

• Shift pattern: 4 days per week, 9 hours per day, including some weekend shifts.
• Flexible working: Some late shifts can be completed remotely.
• Contract: Short-term, to cover while permanent recruitment takes place.
• Driver: Essential - you must hold a valid driving licence.

Pay

• PAYE: £13.01 per hour
• Umbrella: £17.65 per hour

How to apply

If you are passionate about supporting adults to live well at home, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to (url removed).

Referral bonus: Don’t forget - if you refer a friend who is successful, you can earn £250 referral bonus.