Social Care Assessor

Cheshire East; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Macclesfield is seeking a full-time Social Care Assessor to support the Adult Contact Team. This role offers opportunities for learning and career progression within adult social care. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, effective communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Flexible working options are available, and travel may be required for visits and training.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a strong understanding of adult social care and safeguarding issues.
• Experience working under pressure.
• Ability to develop in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals to maximize independence and reduce care needs.
• Maintain accurate client documentation.
• Support adult safeguarding and address issues related to mental health and disability.

Skills

Understanding of adult social care

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Appropriate Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Cheshire East Council (CEC) is looking for a self-motivated full time Social Care Assessor to join our innovative and friendly Adult Social Care Teams. This is a 12 month temporary post to support the Adult Contact Team here at Cheshire East Council.

The Adult Contact Team work with people in a way which is preventative and ensures individuals are supported to develop and maintain an independent life, maximising the use of signposting, advice and support which would prevent, reduce or delay the need for care and support, or reduce the needs of carers.

This post will provide you 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.

There is a vacancy in the East of the Council, based at Macclesfield.

The Adult Community Teams are part of the wider Care Community Partnerships with GP’s, Matrons, Mental Health services, Housing and voluntary sector services as they take a collaborative approach to supporting people within its footprint. The Community Teams provide support for any adults over the age of 18 years and includes, adult safeguarding, those with a learning disability, autism, mental health concerns, physical disabilities and homelessness. This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Assessor to develop new and innovative ways of working and it is therefore essential that you have an appropriate Health & Social care qualification and experience of adult social care and be able to work under pressure. The successful applicant will need to be able to adopt a flexible approach to their work and be a good team player. Hybrid working of being home or office based are available. Having a car is a necessity as you may be expected to undertake visits and attend training sessions.

What we are looking for:

• An enthusiastic Social Care Assessor who has an understanding of adult social care, mental capacity and safeguarding issues.
• The candidates should be self-motivated with excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and work both autonomously within Adult Community Services and the wider multi-disciplinary arena.
• You will need to have good organisational and time management skills as this is key to effectively managing caseloads.
• The candidate should have an understanding of asset and strengths-based support and be able to remain calm in a variety of situations.
• It will be essential for the post holder to work autonomously within the Council’s policies and professional practice, in addition to maintaining accurate and comprehensive client documentation.

The post holder will be based at Macclesfield Town Hall but there may be a necessity to travel to other bases.

Cheshire East Council operates a ‘flexible and mobile’ working policy.

For further information please contact Caroline Bleakley, Practice Manager on 07976 864380, [e-mail]