Social Care Assessor

Social Care Assessor Location: Cheshire East – Various Locations
Service: Adults Health & Integration
Grade: 7
Reference: JAJF4126
DBS: Required

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Care Assessor to join the Adults Health & Integration service within Cheshire East Council.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced social care professional to make a genuine difference to vulnerable adults and their carers, while working within a supportive multi-disciplinary environment.

As a Social Care Assessor, you will be responsible for completing needs-based assessments, identifying risks and presenting needs, developing and coordinating individual Care Plans, and managing a caseload to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.

The Role You will:

• Complete needs-based assessments with vulnerable adults and their carers.
• Identify individual needs, risks and the urgency of required support.
• Develop, implement and coordinate personalised Care Plans.
• Act as Care Manager for an allocated caseload.
• Monitor, review and amend Care Plans in response to changing circumstances.
• Work closely with clients, families, carers and a range of professionals and agencies.
• Liaise with statutory and voluntary organisations to coordinate effective care and support.
• Undertake financial assessments and explain the financial implications of care services.
• Support clients to access appropriate benefits and maximise available income.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive electronic and written records.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment to achieve positive outcomes.

About You We are looking for someone who has experience working with vulnerable people within a Social Care or Health setting and who understands the principles of assessment, care management, safeguarding and risk management.

You should have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent experience as a minimum.
• Experience completing assessments and/or managing care packages.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults and their carers.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, care standards and statutory requirements.
• The ability to identify needs and source appropriate services and resources.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working alongside other professionals, agencies and voluntary organisations.
• Strong organisational and IT skills, with the ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• A sensitive, professional and person-centred approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel across Cheshire East when required.

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience, knowledge of local service provision, and experience across multiple social care settings would be desirable.

Why This Role? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Social Care professional who wants to take on a meaningful role where their assessments, decision-making and care planning can have a direct impact on people's lives.

You will work with a diverse range of people and professionals, developing your experience across adult social care while playing an important role in ensuring vulnerable adults receive safe, appropriate and person-centred support.

If you're an experienced Social Care Assessor, Care Manager or Social Care professional looking for your next opportunity within Adult Social Care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Service Care Solutions for more information.