Social Care Assessor

Brackenberry Limited; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in London seeks a Social Care Assessor to work in a residential care setting. The role involves conducting assessments and ensuring the wellbeing of adults with social care needs. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a caring environment. Regular and bank shifts are available, with a pay rate of £18.80 - £23.67 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5 years work references are required.
• Must have experience working with adults with disabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and reviews of care and support plans.
• Work creatively with service users and professionals.
• Ensure safeguarding of adults and children at risk.

Skills

Working with adults with disabilities

Team collaboration

Meeting priorities and performance targets

Person-centred approaches

Education

A-levels or equivalent in a relevant field

NVQ Level 4 / QCF Level 4 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in The Royal Borough of Greenwich to assist with the appointment of a Social Care Assessor to work in a residential care setting. We have both regular shifts (36.50 hours per week) and bank shifts available. Please note that we don't offer sponsorship, and the worker should be able to work full time without restrictions. We would need 5 years work references checked out before you start the shifts.

Rate of Pay: £18.80 - £23.67 per hour

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and reviews of care and support plans for adults with social care needs, enabling independence, wellbeing, and active community participation.
• Work creatively and collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and other professionals, using person-centred and evidence-based approaches.
• Ensure safeguarding of adults and children at risk by gathering and sharing information appropriately, escalating concerns, and supporting safeguarding enquiries under supervision.
• Take responsibility for personal professional development, attending training and undertaking annual performance reviews.
• Contribute to policy development, practice improvement, and the training and guidance of colleagues and external partners.
• A-levels (or equivalent) in a relevant field
• NVQ Level 4 / QCF Level 4 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or an associated degree
• Essentials: Experience of working with adults with disabilities
• Experience of working under pressure and meeting priorities and performance targets
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team