Assessor- Social Care

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Level 4 or 5 qualified Assessor ideally with additional Trusted Assessor qualifications to join our dynamic health and social care team. This pivotal role involves conducting comprehensive care and support assessments for our service users ensuring that all care is personcentred outcomesfocused and compliant with current legislation and best practice standards.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in the care sector at a supervisory level an excellent understanding of the Care Act 2014 and be familiar with CQC regulations safeguarding frameworks and the principles of inclusion and empowerment. A Train the Trainer qualification is also desirable as you will support workforce development through mentoring and skillssharing.

About Us

We are an established and highly respected domiciliary care provider committed to delivering exceptional personcentred care to individuals in their own homes in Essex and supported living services in Hertfordshire. As we continue to grow and evolve we are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to take a leading role across our organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out holistic care and support assessments reassessments and reviews for new and existing service users in line with statutory requirements and service policies
• Protect the reputational profile of the company when representing us in face to face contact
• Apply the Trusted Assessor model to streamline minor adaptations and care pathway processes
• Ensure all assessments are personcentred strengthsbased and outcomesfocused with a clear view of individual goals risks and aspirations
• Develop care and support plans that reflect individual needs preferences cultural identity and promote independence and wellbeing
• Work in partnership with service users families advocates and multidisciplinary professionals including social workers occupational therapists and community health teams
• Monitor and audit assessment outcomes and documentation to ensure CQC compliance accuracy and data protection standards.
• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary reviews safeguarding processes and quality assurance activities
• Provide supervision guidance and support to junior assessors care coordinators and care/support workers
• Facilitate staff training onboarding and development activities in line with your Train the Trainer capabilities and sector standards
• Contribute to continuous service improvement through audit service user feedback and reflective practice
• Maintain accurate timely case records using the organisations Electronic Care Management Systems Access Care Planner

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• A proven track record in the sector
• Car owner and driver
• Level 4 or 5 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent

• Accredited Trusted Assessor qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Significant experience in conducting needs assessments and developing care plans
• Strong knowledge of personcentred and outcomesfocused care models
• Awareness of legislation and compliance standards: Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act 2005 CQC regulations
• Proven team leadership or supervisory experience
• Excellent written verbal and IT communication skills
• Strong values aligned with dignity respect inclusion and safeguarding

Desirable:

• Recognised Train the Trainer qualification (or willingness to undertake)
• Experience delivering formal / informal staff training and mentorship

What We Offer

Fulltime working hours (40 hours per week)

A supportive and inclusive working environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities with dedicated career pathways

Opportunity to make a tangible impact on care quality and safety

A comprehensive remuneration package that reflects your experience & expertise salary range GBP32000 to 36000 per annum

A natural ability to multitask and problem solve in an open and transparent honest manner is essential but at the same time it requires you to have an ability to build and maintain quality respectful relationships based on integrity and trust so a fair and equitable manner is required in all instances.

This is intended to provide an overview of your role and responsibilities.