Social Care Assessor, Enfield

Pertemps Social Care; Enfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is searching for a Social Care Assessor. In this role, you will work within a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, supporting adults at risk by assessing needs and managing risks. Strong communication skills and knowledge of safeguarding procedures are essential, along with a proactive approach towards innovative practices.

Benefits

Access to a dedicated consultant

Easy online registration

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Generous referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Care Act (2014) and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to assess risks and identify support needs.
• Proactive attitude towards innovative working methods.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a person-centred approach in assessments.
• Collaborate with diverse agencies to support adults at risk.
• Utilize assessment and judgment skills effectively.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Judgment

Decision-making

Job description

Social Care Assessor, Enfield

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is a critical frontline service comprising Social Work practitioners, Social Care Assessors, Occupational Therapists, Police, Health services, London Fire Brigade, and London Ambulance Service, among others. This team shares information to improve decision-making when concerns arise about an adult at risk.

Key responsibilities include demonstrating a person-centred approach, understanding the Care Act (2014) and the London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with good IT skills. The role requires the ability to work collaboratively with diverse agencies and teams across the Borough.

You will need to use assessment, judgment, and decision-making skills to support adults at risk in managing risks and identifying support needs. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, current legislation, and government initiatives is beneficial. A proactive attitude towards exploring innovative working methods is encouraged.

The salary is £23.53 per hour.

This is an agency post, and Pertemps offers:

• A dedicated consultant with access to social work roles across the UK
• An easy, online registration process
• Ongoing compliance management
• Prompt payroll and more

If this role isn't suitable right now, we also offer generous referral bonuses—please share with colleagues or friends who may be interested!