Social Care Assessor

About The Role

Working Hours:

35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: 2 x Permanent, Full-Time
Additional Payments:
Essential Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 5 February 2026
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method:
Face to Face

This Role is Subject to:

• Legal right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.
• 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.
• Qualification: Hold or willing to undertake and achieve NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care
• Medical Clearance:
  Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
• Essential Car Documentation: This post is a designated Essential Car User. You must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use  will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Clearance: This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with confidentially and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.

The Complex Needs and Preparing for Adulthood Service is made up of several multi-disciplinary award-winning citywide teams which sit within Manchester Adult Social Care, supporting vulnerable and multiply excluded citizens to develop fulfilled, meaningful and safer lives.

The Service is made up of several specialist teams which include, Preparing for Adulthood, The Drug and Alcohol Team, Entrenched Rough Sleepers Team, The Sensory Team, The No Recourse to Public Funds Team, The Direct Payments team and The Emergency Duty Service. We are also developing the Autism and Personalisation team.

Over the last 3 years, significant investment has been provided to the Complex Needs Service, and within each team we have several specialist roles which include, an Autism Lead, Social Workers, Approved Mental Health Professional, Social Care assessors, Person centred planners, Link Workers, Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, Specialist Sensory equipment assessment and installation officers, Direct Payment Coordinators, Assertive Outreach Workers, No Recourse to Public Funds Coordinators, Service Improvement and Development Leads and Project Officer.

Each role profile has a specialist training plan, to ensure staff are skilled and offered continued development. There are also lots of opportunities for career progression through our apprenticeship progression schemes.

The Complex Need and Preparing for Adult Service is an exciting landscape to work in, which is evidence based and working on the cutting edge of social work. If you like fast paced, innovation work where you will be given autonomy but high levels of support, this is the Service for you.

The role holder will be based in the Preparation for Adulthood service. We are a citywide team that collaborates with young people and their networks to create a personalised plan that addresses the individual’s specific needs, goals, and aspirations as they move into adulthood.

The service is also referred to as the ‘Transition Service’ used to describe the transfer of care and support for vulnerable young people from Children’s Social Care to Adult’s Social Care. The aim is to ensure a seamless transition, providing necessary support and services during this important life stage.

Social Care Assessor responsibilities:

• Arrange timely support considering reablement, packages of care, short breaks, carer assessments, equipment and minor adaptations to support independent living, assistive technology and support carers and family members.
• Advise citizens and refer them to appropriate services based on the observation and assessment completed, ensuring that the provision of services supports citizens maximise their…