Community Assessor - Community Reablement Team

Reading Borough Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Community Assessor to work closely with residents and professionals, conducting person-centred assessments and developing effective care plans. Ideal candidates will have experience in health or social care settings, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and generous benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
• Good understanding of community support networks.
• Ability to work independently and manage caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Undertake holistic assessments of adults and carers.
• Develop appropriate care plans collaboratively.
• Review existing care and support packages.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable adults

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

IT system proficiency

Job description

Join us as a Community Assessor and make a real difference in people’s everyday lives. You’ll work closely with residents, families and professionals to assess needs, explore options for support, and connect individuals with local resources that help them stay safe, well and independent. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same - one day you could be carrying out home visits, and the next you might be helping someone access the services they need to regain their confidence and independence.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.

About The Role:

You’ll carry out person-centred assessments in people’s homes and in the community, working closely with social workers, occupational therapists, and health professionals to develop effective care and support plans. Your work will make a real difference in improving outcomes and promoting independence for adults and their carers.

You will be responsible for writing detailed care and support plans for individuals with eligible needs, ensuring your assessments are clearly evidenced. As part of this process, you will make appropriate referrals for financial assessments and complete comprehensive risk assessments to support safe and effective care planning.

This role follows a 7-day fortnight rota, meaning you’ll work:

• Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake holistic assessments of adults and carers in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Identify support needs and work collaboratively to develop appropriate care plans.
• Provide advice, guidance and signposting to community resources and preventative services.
• Review existing care and support packages to ensure they remain effective and person-centred.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the continuous improvement of services.

About You:

You’ll have experience of working with vulnerable adults or within a health or social care setting, with a good understanding of community support networks and the principles of person-centred care. Strong communication skills, empathy and the ability to work independently are essential. You’ll also need to be confident using IT systems and have excellent organisational skills to manage your caseload effectively. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our Vision, Values and Behaviours:

• Work Together as one team – work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
• Drive Efficiency – show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
• Be Ambitious – be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
• Make a Difference to Reading – maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.

Our Offer:

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays – rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS).
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.
• Season Ticket Loan – a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.

For more information on this position please contact Sue Kelly – Service Delivery and Development Team Manager - [e-mail].

Closing Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interview Setup: Charles Clore Court, 139 Appleford Road, Reading, RG30 3NT