Social Care Assessor

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Social Care Assessor to join Cheshire East Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract based at Leighton Hospital. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

* Carry out needs-based assessments with vulnerable adults and carers, identifying risks, priorities, and appropriate responses

* Develop, implement, coordinate, and review individual care plans

* Act as Care Manager, ensuring services meet assessed needs in a timely and cost-effective way

* Monitor and review care plans, responding to changes in circumstances

* Liaise and negotiate with health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, families, and carers

* Provide information on the financial implications of care, undertake financial assessments, and signpost to benefits advice where appropriate

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and written records

* Work flexibly across the borough as required to meet service demands

Essential Requirements

* Experience working with vulnerable adults and carers in a social care or health setting

* Knowledge of needs-based assessment and care management processes

* Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and relevant legislation

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you