Social Care Assessor
- East Devon, Devon
- Full Time
- £30,518 - £33,699 per annum
Permanent
Full Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week
The Exmouth, Woodbury and Budleigh Health and Social Care Team, part of Adult Social Care, has vacancies for a Social Care Assessor based in Exmouth, covering Exmouth, Woodbury and Budleigh .
This is an exciting opportunity if you are interested in progressing your career in the social care field. You will learn new skills and be supported as you gain experience through regular supervision and support from members of the team. Devon County Council is investing in its social care workforce to ensure that the people of Devon can access appropriate community assets and resources. Be part of our ongoing commitment to excellent delivery and integrated care.
You will be working in a community Health and Social care team to offer advice and complete assessments for younger adults and older people, primarily through face-to-face contacts within people’s own homes or within care settings. You will be supporting people to retain their independence, undertaking holistic assessments and support planning, working in partnership with other agencies, making onward referrals, and reviewing services.
We are looking for applicants who will be confident in working with people in sometimes difficult situations, their carers, and other professionals. You will have experience of working in a social care or health environment and have a good understanding of human needs. Ideally you will also have experience of undertaking assessments. You will be able to manage your work individually as well as work as part of a team. You should be an effective communicator both verbally and through written formats, able to prioritise workload, manage conflict effectively, be flexible and enthusiastic, have good time management skills, and be able to work under pressure. You need to be IT literate and willing to develop your skills. You will be committed to equality and diversity, to good customer service, and to achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable people.
You will be part of a friendly, supportive and experienced team with regular supervision, appraisal, regular team meetings, and access to learning and development opportunities. The team is made up of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Social Care Assessors. We work closely with health colleagues and other professionals to ensure that we are delivering the best possible outcomes to the people of Devon. The Social Care Assessor role within the community team will be working a 5 day week; Monday to Friday, office hours. 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
- DBS disclosure.
- Ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
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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.
- We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
- 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)
- Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension 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.
For further information please contact: Donna Marie-Wilson (donna-marie.wilson@devon.gov.uk)
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
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
REQ009459
Social Care Assessor
Interview Date: 27/04/2026