Social care assessor

Cheshire East; Congleton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Congleton is seeking a motivated individual to join their Adult Social Care team as a social care assessor. This full-time role involves conducting needs assessments for vulnerable individuals and collaborating with various professionals to arrange optimal care services. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including generous annual leave, a flexible working pattern, and various wellness programs. This role represents an excellent opportunity for personal growth and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary between £31,537 and £34,434

34 to 39 days of annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Enhanced public pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable people and their carers in a Social Care or Health setting.
• Knowledge of assessment and care management processes and how to undertake needs-based assessments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic needs-based assessments to determine specific client needs.
• Negotiate and liaise with professionals about care arrangements.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Knowledge of assessment processes

Education

NVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Adult Social care team as a social care assessor. This is a permanent full‑time position based at Delamere house within a busy frontline adult social care team. The post will provide a wide range of learning and training opportunities and includes joint working across the Health and Social Care sector. It will provide you with an excellent opportunity to progress your career and will offer you a wide range of experiences within Adult Social Care services.

About us

At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do. For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co‑created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do. We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!

Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council

Join a team that’s compassionate, forward‑thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.

About the Role

• Carry out basic needs‑based assessments with vulnerable people and their carers within agreed procedures, to determine specific individual client needs, identify levels of risk and urgency of response in order to construct an individual Care Plan.
• Negotiate and liaise with other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, relatives and carers about care arrangements in order to maintain the best possible service provision for clients and carers.

This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in your role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.

About you

• Experience of working with vulnerable people and their carers in a Social Care or Health setting
• NVQ3, or equivalent experience in Social Care
• Knowledge of assessment and care management process, including how to undertake needs‑based assessments

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

What we offer in return

• A competitive salary – Between £31,537 per annum – £34,434 per annum with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
• Enhanced annual leave – Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service.
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Flexible working pattern – Enjoy a 37‑hour standard full‑time work week with the added perks of flexitime.
• Enhanced public pension – Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay.
• Cycle to work scheme – Save up to 25‑39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme – Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life.
• Discounted gym membership – Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off‑Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa

How to apply

We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for this role! As an equal opportunities’ and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.

To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’ at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Vicky Russell at [e-mail], they’ll be happy to hear from you!

If you would like to get in touch with us regarding this role then please remember to include the job reference number so we can assist you accurately and in a timely manner.

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If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren’t able to move forward with your application at this time but please don’t let this discourage you as your interest means a lot to us, as we’d truly love to hear from you again in the future!

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