Community Care Worker/ Social Care Assessor

NHS; Paignton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health care institution is seeking a Community Care Worker/Social Care Assessor in Paignton. The role involves undertaking holistic assessments, preparing care plans, and managing cases to deliver effective care. Candidates should possess NVQ level 4 in health & Social Care and strong communication skills. This position emphasizes compliance with statutory requirements and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or above.
• NVQ level 4 in health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and specialists.
• Understanding of basic human needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake needs-led assessments and prepare care plans.
• Manage a caseload and commission services accordingly.
• Comply with statutory requirements and trust policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Education

GCSE grade C or above

NVQ level 4 in health & Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Care Worker/ Social Care Assessor.

The closing date is 16 October 2025

You will undertake holistic needs-led assessments in partnership with service users, patients and carers, prepare care plans, commission services and manage a caseload to ensure the most effective and beneficial care packages are established, delivered, monitored and reviewed, and comply with all statutory requirements, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust policies, standards and guidelines.

Main duties of the job

• Be a core member of a multi-disciplinary Baywide Health and Wellbeing Team and contribute to the effective assessment and discharge planning with working age adults in the area of Torbay and for Torbay residents in out of area hospitals in the region
• Undertake holistic social care assessments, in partnership with service users, families and carers, prepare care plans, commission services to ensure the most beneficial and cost-effective care packages are established, delivered, monitored and reviewed, and comply with all statutory requirements for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust policies and guidelines
• Have clear responsibilities for the safeguarding of adults and children and for operating in a manner consistent with Human Rights legislation
• Be compliant with and practice utilising social care legislation including Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005

About us

We are a caring, committed, inclusive and quality-focused team. We encourage outside the box thinking and innovation.

Job responsibilities

- Undertake needs-led assessments and prepare care plans

- Manage a caseload and commission services

- Comply with statutory requirements and trust policies

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• GCSE grade C or above
• NVQ level 4 in health & Social Care/or equivalent
• Evidence of consistent pattern of learning from education, training and experience
• Understanding of basic human needs - physical, emotional, health and social

Knowledge and experience

• Understanding of basic human needs
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, carers, specialist
• Effective working as an individual but also as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to use time effectively
• Willingness to undertake training to develop within the role
• Ability to use IT based care management systems
• Ability to work on own initiative whilst making positive use of supervision and training

Specific skills

• Knowledge of computerised software e.g. excel, word
• Proven experience of working with the public/clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.