Work Location: Flexible depending on location as office base can be in Exeter, South Devon or North Devon.
We are looking for a Social Care Assessor to work within the Devon Safeguarding Adults Service (DSAS). DSAS receives safeguarding contacts and referrals across Devon, providing the initial response and applying duties under the Care Act 2014.
As a Social Care Assessor within the team, you will need to be flexible and adaptable to fulfil the various duties of the role which currently includes taking calls from people seeking advice and support and screening and responding to emails. You will work within the team of Social Care Assessors, Social Workers, Team Managers and Advanced Practitioner.
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What we can offer you
1. We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
2. We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
3. Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at further at interview)
4. Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
5. As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Social Care Assessor has never been more attractive.
6. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our.
7. -The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
8. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
9. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
10. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the .
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