Overview
We are recruiting a 26.5 hour permanent Social Care Assessor for the Winsford Community Social Care team at Wyvern House, Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Responsibilities
* Support adults to develop creative and innovative solutions to meet their personal care and support goals.
* Work with local people to understand their care needs and identify available options.
* Ensure people are connected to the support services and community assets they require.
* Provide person‑centred social care in line with the Care Act in collaboration with social workers and occupational therapists.
* Co‑ordinate multidisciplinary working and maintain an integrated approach.
* Plan and organise support activities effectively and adapt positively to changes.
Qualifications & Experience
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (desirable).
* Required to undertake an enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check.
* Experience working with vulnerable people and their carers.
* Strong communication skills with customers, carers and families.
* Awareness of the importance of multi‑disciplinary working and an integrated approach.
* Problem‑solving with good planning and organisational skills.
* Ability to relate to other disciplines in a sensitive and professional manner.
* Basic knowledge of assessment and support planning within legislation.
* Resilience and effective personal stress management.
* Passion to make a difference in adult social care.
Hybrid Working
This role is hybrid, based at council offices across the borough with opportunities to work at other locations, complete visits and work from home.
Benefits
* Hybrid working and flexible hours.
* Generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing to 31 days.
* Ability to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave.
* Career average pension scheme with 18% employer contribution.
* Opportunities for training and development, including a fully funded apprenticeship programme to train as a Social Worker.
* Rewards and recognition for outstanding performance (additional leave and shopping vouchers).
* Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 confidential support.
* Discounts on high‑street and supermarket shopping, holidays, day‑out entertainment, cinema, and cash‑back medical scheme.
* Car lease scheme and cycle scheme with discount options.
* Proud member of the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.
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