Care Act Assessor

NHS; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is looking for a Care Act Assessor to join their team in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This fixed-term role emphasizes providing compassionate support to adults, managing low complexity cases, and participating in regular reviews. Candidates should have a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care and a commitment to professional development. This position offers extensive training and potential for progression within the social work sector, appealing for someone eager to grow in their career in social care.

Qualifications

• Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Continued professional development necessary.
• Experience working in specialist areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate social care to adults, promoting self-determination.
• Manage a caseload of low complexity cases with regular assessments.
• Chair review meetings and coordinate social care responses.

Skills

Partnership working

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

Overview

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 February 2026

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

An exciting opportunity has become available in the North planned Care Service for a Care Act Assessor. We need a resilient, dynamic, person centred individual to join the experienced and enthusiastic team in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

This role is for 12-month fixed term, maternity cover.

The work is varied and challenging and will focus on the completion of annual reviews for individuals in receipt of Social care services. You will work within the Older persons and physical disability team based within Lancaster Buildings, Newcastle under lyme.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and as part of this role you will receive training and be supported to develop in this area.

This role is ideal for anyone that wishes to develop their career within social care as there will be enrolment within the Social Care Learning Academy (SWLA) and the opportunity to progress to the Social Work apprenticeship as ability to practice develops and appropriate skills are demonstrated.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a team of Social workers, Social Care assessors and Care Act Assessors. The team also work closely with external partners such as the Integrated Care board and Staffordshire County Council.

As part of this role you will be expected to:

• Compassionately provide social care input and support to adults/carers/families helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy.
• Hold, manage and prioritise a caseload of low complexity / low risk cases; regularly assess and review with adults / carers their individual strengths and needs and maintain records relating to their holistic Care and Support Plan.
• Organise and chair review meetings and act as lead professional for the co-ordination of social care responses for those with more straightforward needs, whilst promoting an outcome focussed, asset/strengths based approach.
• Provide social care support to individual adults and their carers and families and involve them in all planning and actions taken, helping to signpost/refer on (where appropriate) and/or develop motivation and daily living skills, this will include supporting individuals to participate in community life as per their agreed care and support plan.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are "United in our Uniqueness" and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

For full details, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

On appointment, you will be enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent, plus additional knowledge and experience of care practices and procedures to diploma level.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
• An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development
• Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent

Experience

• The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with adults, carers, professionals and voluntary agencies, to provide a comprehensive service which meets the needs of the adults in line with current legislation and directorate, local authority & Trust policies
• Experience of working in a team, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's needs
• Experience of working within the specialist area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a yearPer annum (pro-rata if part time)