Community Assessment Officer — Early Help & Independence

Salford Council; Swinton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford Council's Adult Social Care Contact Team is seeking a Community Assessment Officer to conduct strengths-based conversations, complete early help and initial assessments, and visit communities as needed to connect people with local support.

You will work with health professionals, social workers, housing providers and VCSE partners; the role emphasizes independence, wellbeing, and building on people’s strengths with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care, customer contact, or community-based services is desirable.
• Excellent communication, assessment and organisational skills would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based conversations with clients.
• Complete early help and initial assessments.
• Carry out community visits and connect people to local support.

Job description

Salford Council's Adult Social Care Contact Team is seeking a Community Assessment Officer to conduct strengths-based conversations, complete early help and initial assessments, and visit communities as needed to connect people with local support.

You will work with health professionals, social workers, housing providers and VCSE partners; the role emphasizes independence, wellbeing, and building on people’s strengths with strong communication and organisational skills.