Social Care Assessor – Adult Social Care – 9081 in Exeter

Why work for Devon County Council’s Adult Assessment and Review Team? The Assessment and Review Team is an experienced, growing and changing team offering varied and interesting work supporting some of the most vulnerable adults in the communities across Exeter, East and Mid Devon. This is an exciting opportunity where you will learn new skills around offering advice and carrying out social care assessments. You will have access to training and career progression opportunities. Devon County Council has a commitment to wellbeing and offers employee support, seminars and other benefits. Devon County Council is investing in its social care workforce to ensure that the people of Devon can access appropriate community assets and resources.

Devon County Council recognises and values the diversity of its workforce and will continue to look at how to support staff and good anti‑discriminatory practice, something at the very centre of our practice and service. We are looking for passionate, positive individuals who are keen to learn and make a difference. By joining our team, you will be part of our ongoing commitment to excellent delivery of services, integrated care and partnership working, contributing to positive outcomes for the people that we serve.

What will you achieve in the next 12 months? After a thorough and supportive induction, you will be confident in speaking with younger and older adults, primarily via the telephone. You will adapt to work flexibly and digitally in an ever‑changing environment and apply an enthusiastic and developmental approach. You will learn how to engage in reflective supervision and take direction from managers to solve problems through creative thinking and enthusiasm. You will take a variety of contacts and referrals from the public and other professionals becoming familiar with our key partners in health, housing, voluntary, and private care sectors.

You will be confident in offering information and advice to people and professionals and will work in partnership with other agencies, making onward referrals, and involving other services to support better outcomes for people. You will develop confidence in assessment skills and risk evaluation and understand more about basic human needs. You will gain skills around support planning and reviewing care packages. You will be supporting people to retain their independence, regain control over their lives, and reach their potential. You will become familiar with key policies and legislation and help to ensure the Local Authority is meeting its duties and responsibilities under The Care Act and other frameworks. You will attend training on safeguarding and other essential areas of practice.

You will have had experience in working with people in sometimes difficult situations, their carers, other professionals, and with managing conflict. You will build on communication skills and become effective in the role communicating both verbally and through written formats. You will have developed skills in managing and prioritising your workload individually and work well as part of a caring and hardworking team. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the team’s growth and development, and to contribute to wider working practices across adult social care in Devon. You will have good time management skills and be able to work under pressure. You need to be IT literate and willing to develop your skills. You will be committed to equality and diversity, to good customer service, and to achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable people.

How do we work? The Council has adopted a flexible approach to meeting business needs which includes some flexibility around work hours and base. In the Assessment and Review Team currently staff are required to attend the office for 50% of the working week to enable better collaboration. For the rest of the working week you will have the option of working from home, or from another work base according to suitability and availability.

What we can offer you: We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers. We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service. Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part‑time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss further at interview). We offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top‑performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Social Care Assessor has never been more attractive.

For any further details or informal discussion you are welcome to contact: Zoe Mesmin on: 01392 385809 or email: zoe.mesmin@devon.gov.uk. Interviews are to be held on 25 February 2026. Please note; the interview process will consist of a short exercise and questions.

How to apply: Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service details to log in and apply.

DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part‑time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice. For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page. We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. This role requires a DBS disclosure.