Social Care Assessor - Mental Health Team

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We have ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

The Role

• As a social care assessor, you will join the City‑Wide Mental Health Assessment and Care Delivery Service, delivering statutory social care responsibilities to adults experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Undertake professional interventions with adults who have a wide range of care and support needs arising from mental health needs, promoting recovery, autonomy, and least‑restrictive practice.
• Work closely with the multi‑disciplinary mental health team (MDT), contributing to safe, timely, and well‑coordinated assessment and support planning within the community.
• Apply a strengths‑based, person‑centred approach when completing Care Act (2014) assessments, MCA / BIA (2005) and reviews, and coordinating Section 117 aftercare.
• Co‑produce care and support plans alongside individuals, carers, and partner agencies, promoting inclusivity, collaboration, and innovative practice that leads to sustainable community‑based outcomes.
• Be professionally accountable for complex decision‑making and risk management across your caseload, using evidence‑based frameworks, critical reflection, and analysis to inform safe and defensible practice.
• Effectively manage a varied caseload, while upholding professional standards, maintaining the reputation of the Department and Council, and ensuring compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, and local policies and procedures.

Our offer to you

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ 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.