Social Care Assessor Cheshire East Council
Reference: JAJF4126
Cheshire East Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Care Assessor to join a supportive and forward-thinking 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 person-centred practice, multi-agency working, and making a meaningful difference to people’s lives.
The Role As 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 needs-based 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 up-to-date electronic and written records
Work flexibly across Cheshire East in line with service needs
About You You will be a confident, organised, and empathetic professional with experience supporting vulnerable people in social care or health settings.
Essential Requirements:
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Social Care
Experience working with vulnerable people and their carers
Strong understanding of needs-based assessments, care management, safeguarding, and risk assessment
Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
Good IT skills and confidence using electronic systems
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Ability and willingness to travel across the borough
Desirable:
NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Social Care
Experience working across multiple social care settings
Knowledge of local services and wider community resources
Why Apply?
Meaningful frontline role supporting vulnerable people
Opportunity to work within a respected local authority
Collaborative, multi-agency working environment
Varied and rewarding caseload
Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
How to Apply To apply or to request further information, please contact:
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