Healthcare Assessor | Sunderland

Olive Recruit; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sunderland is seeking a Healthcare Assessor to lead in developing individualised care plans and conducting assessments. You will work closely with service users and care teams to ensure high-quality, person-centred care within the community. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £23,000 plus additional bonuses and benefits including training opportunities and generous leave.

Benefits

Wellbeing and financial support through Employee Assistance Programme

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension contributions

Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses

Supportive, friendly working culture

Access to training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in community care.
• Understand CQC expectations and care standards.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Complete care assessments and develop personalised care plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe working practices.
• Oversee medication processes and monitor safe administration.
• Carry out spot checks, observations, and quality assurance activities.
• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day operational duties.

Skills

Delivering person-centred care

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

NVQ qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assessor | Sunderland

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : £23,000 + £350 / month on-call and bonus- £27,200 annual

Hours : 40 hours per week

Location : Sunderland

We are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assessor to join a dedicated team providing high‑quality, person‑centred care within the community. In this role, you will take the lead in developing individualised care plans, conducting assessments, and ensuring support is delivered in line with regulatory expectations. Your work will help people remain safe, supported, and empowered in their own homes.

About the Role

As a Healthcare Assessor, you will be responsible for carrying out assessments, preparing care plans, and reviewing support arrangements to ensure they remain appropriate and compliant. You’ll work closely with service users, families, and care teams to promote high standards of practice. This position combines clinical oversight, care planning, quality assurance, and ongoing communication to ensure the service operates safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete care assessments and develop personalised care plans
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe working practices
• Oversee medication processes and monitor safe administration
• Carry out spot checks, observations, and quality assurance activities
• Update care records and documentation using internal systems
• Support the Registered Manager with day‑to‑day operational duties
• Participate in the on‑call rota as required

About You

• Passionate about delivering person‑centred care
• Experience working within community care (minimum 1 year)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
• Good understanding of CQC expectations and care standards
• Confident communicator able to build positive relationships
• NVQ qualification in Health and Social Care is desirable
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits

• Wellbeing and financial support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous holiday allowance, including bank holidays and birthday leave
• Company pension contributions
• Competitive salary with performance‑related bonuses
• Supportive, friendly working culture
• Access to training, career progression opportunities, and centralised support teams (HR, Quality, IT, Recruitment, and more)
• Digital systems to streamline care planning and reduce administrative burden

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about delivering safe, person‑centred care and want to make a meaningful difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Healthcare Assessor.