Social Care Assessor

Social Care Assessor Cheshire East Council
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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

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