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.

• 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

You will be a confident, organised, and empathetic professional with experience supporting vulnerable people in social care or health settings.

• 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

• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Social Care
• Experience working across multiple social care settings
• Knowledge of local services and wider community resources

• 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

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