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Devon County Council

Social Care Assessor

The closing date is 08 June 2025

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Job summary

Part Time 22.2 hours per week

This is an exciting role with DPT South & West Social Care Team completing Care Act Assessments and providing information and advice to the people of South & West Devon. You will work closely with partner agencies and other Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.

We are seeking a person with a strong work ethic who strives to support others to remain independent through a strengths-based and person centred approach.

Main duties of the job

You will have to work to tight times scales in a high pressured environment. Communication skills both verbally and written are vital as well as excellent IT and time management skills.

About us

  • 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 ourEquality 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 theApplicant privacy notice.
  • For more information about Working for Devon please visitour 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.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,572 to £32,654 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0011-25-7915

Job locations

8 Fore Street

Ivybridge

PL21 9AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side when completing your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side when completing your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or have equivalent experience;
  • Evidence of consistent pattern of learning and development from education, training and experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a health or social care environment.
  • Experience of managing and resolving conflict.
  • Understanding of basic human needs, physical and emotional.
  • Knowledge of different professional roles and their area of expertise.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the impact of illness and disability on an individuals ability to function or learn new skills.
  • Knowledge of health, independent and voluntary services.
  • Knowledge of care management processes.
  • Understanding of social care legislation and relevant policies.
  • Experience of completing holistic assessments.
  • Knowledge of charging requirements and financial assessment relating to community packages and residential care funding.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or have equivalent experience;
  • Evidence of consistent pattern of learning and development from education, training and experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a health or social care environment.
  • Experience of managing and resolving conflict.
  • Understanding of basic human needs, physical and emotional.
  • Knowledge of different professional roles and their area of expertise.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the impact of illness and disability on an individuals ability to function or learn new skills.
  • Knowledge of health, independent and voluntary services.
  • Knowledge of care management processes.
  • Understanding of social care legislation and relevant policies.
  • Experience of completing holistic assessments.
  • Knowledge of charging requirements and financial assessment relating to community packages and residential care funding.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

8 Fore Street

Ivybridge

PL21 9AB


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

8 Fore Street

Ivybridge

PL21 9AB


Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£29,572 to £32,654 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0011-25-7915

Job locations

8 Fore Street

Ivybridge

PL21 9AB


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