Social Care Assessors

Essential Car Documentation - This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Clearance - This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

Evidence of conduct in previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to. Health or social care or Children or vulnerable adults, The Social Care Assessor will be responsible for undertaking holistic Care Act 2014 assessments both within the community and hospital/intermediate care facilities.

The role holder will undertake home visits and carry out holistic strengths-based observations and assessments of citizens to support a determination of social care needs.

Responsibilities include arranging timely support for reablement, packages of care, respite, carer assessments, equipment and minor adaptations to support independent living, assistive technology and support