Social Care Assessor - Ivybridge Adult Social Care

Job description

Job description

Permanent

Full Time, 37 hours per week

Are you passionate about supporting adults to live independent, fulfilling lives? Do you have strong assessment and interpersonal skills If so, we would love to hear from you.

Devon County Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Social Care Assessor to join our Adults Social Care Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with individuals ensuring they receive person-centred support that promotes wellbeing, choice, and independence.

As a Social Care Assessor, you will:

Carry out strengths-based, person centred assessments of care and support needs.

Develop and review support plans in line with the Care Act 2014.
Support individuals to access services, community resources, and specialist support.

Work collaboratively with families, carers, health professionals, and partner organisations.

Promote safeguarding and support positive outcomes for vulnerable adults.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience of working within health, social care, community, or support services

Knowledge of the needs and experiences of People with disabilities.

Excellent assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

An understanding of person-centred approaches, safeguarding, and relevant social care legislation.

The ability to work independently across the county of Devon while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.

What we can offer you

• 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.

• 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.

• 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)

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.

• Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme - available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.

• Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme.

• 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.

• Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.

For an informal discussion please contact Jennifer Quinn via email on [email protected] or via a call on 01392 385918.

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in theperson specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

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• 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 Equality and Diversity webpages .
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council's use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice .
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page .
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

• This role requires a DBS disclosure