Healthcare Assessor | Sunderland
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000 + £350/month on-call and bonus-£27,200 annual
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Sunderland
We are looking to recruit a Healthcare Assessor to join a dedicated team providing high-quality, person-centred care within the community. In this role, you will take the lead in developing individualised care plans, conducting assessments, and ensuring support is delivered in line with regulatory expectations. Your work will help people remain safe, supported, and empowered in their own homes.
About the Role
As a Healthcare Assessor, you will be responsible for carrying out assessments, preparing care plans, and reviewing support arrangements to ensure they remain appropriate and compliant. Youll work closely with service users, families, and care teams to promote high standards of practice. This position combines clinical oversight, care planning, quality assurance, and ongoing communication to ensure the service operates safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete care assessments and develop personalised care plans
* Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe working practices
* Oversee medication processes and monitor safe administration
* Carry out spot checks, observations, and quality assurance activities
* Update care records and documentation using internal systems
* Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day operational duties
* Participate in the on-call rota as required
About You
* Passionate about delivering person-centred care
* Experience working within community care (minimum 1 year)
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
* Good understanding of CQC expectations and care standards
* Confident communicator able to build positive relationships
* NVQ qualification in Health and Social Care is desirable
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Benefits:
* Wellbeing and financial support through an Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous holiday allowance, including bank holidays and birthday leave
* Company pension contributions
* Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses
* Supportive, friendly working culture
* Access to training, career progression opportunities, and centralised support teams (HR, Quality, IT, Recruitment, and more)
* Digital systems to streamline care planning and reduce administrative burden
Apply Now
If youre passionate about delivering safe, person-centred care and want to make a meaningful difference in your community, wed love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Healthcare Assessor..
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