Social Care Assessor Cheshire East CouncilReference: JAJF4126
Cheshire East Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Care Assessor to join a supportive and forwardāthinking team working with vulnerable adults and their carers across the borough.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced social care professional who is passionate about personācentred practice, multiāagency working, and making a meaningful difference to people\ās lives.
The RoleAs a Social Care Assessor, you will work within relevant legislation, council policies, and procedures to assess needs, manage care plans, and coordinate effective support packages for vulnerable people and their carers.
You will manage a varied caseload, balancing assessment, care planning, review, and partnership working to ensure individuals receive the right support at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake needsābased assessments with vulnerable people and their carers, identifying risks, priorities, and appropriate responses.
Develop, implement, and maintain individual Care Plans, acting as Care Manager.
Monitor, review, and adapt Care Plans in response to changing needs.
Liaise and negotiate with health professionals, statutory bodies, voluntary organisations, carers, and families.
Complete financial assessments, explain care costs, and support access to benefits advice.
Maintain accurate and upātoādate electronic and written records.
Work flexibly across Cheshire East in line with service needs.
About YouYou will be a confident, organised, and empathetic professional with experience supporting vulnerable people in social care or health settings.
Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Social Care.
NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Social Care.
Experience & Skills
Experience working with vulnerable people and their carers.
Experience working across multiple social care settings.
Knowledge of local services and wider community resources.
Strong understanding of needsābased assessments, care management, safeguarding, and risk assessment.
Ability to work effectively within multiādisciplinary teams.
Good IT skills and confidence using electronic systems.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problemāsolving skills.
Ability and willingness to travel across the borough.
Why Apply?
Meaningful frontline role supporting vulnerable people.
Opportunity to work within a respected local authority.
Collaborative, multiāagency working environment.
Varied and rewarding caseload.
Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
How to ApplyTo apply or to request further information, please contact: (contact details omitted)
Referral BonusRefer a successful candidate and receive a £250 referral bonus.
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Contact Detail:
Adult Social Care Recruiting Team