Job Introduction
Job title: Social Care Assessor – City Wide
As a Social Care Assessor, you will be responsible for providing high quality support to adults in need of social care across the city. We are seeking a professional and dedicated individual to join an established Locality team at Liverpool City Council. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service as part of an integrated team responsible for safeguarding, assessment, support planning and promoting the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs, and continuously improving outcomes for people
- Apply the Prevent, Reduce, Delay principles of the Care Act to promote independence and wellbeing in every interaction
- Embed a strength‑based approach to assessment and support planning with outcomes that people want to achieve
- Plan and co‑design individual support plans with people
- Ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of support plans are carried out
- Manage your own caseload whilst maintaining the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance
What we offer
- At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years of service (pro rata if part time) – option to purchase further days
- Agile working – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
- Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
- Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
- Health and Wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
- Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Employee Volunteering Scheme
Equal Opportunities
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at atrecruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
Eligibility to work
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
