Overview
Experienced Social Care Assessor – 37 Hours Jobs in Torquay, England, United Kingdom at Torbay Council
Title: Experienced Social Care Assessor – 37 Hours
Company: Torbay Council
Location: Torquay, England, United Kingdom
Application Deadline: 24 July 2026
Department: Adults & Community Services
Location: Torbay Council
Compensation: £31,537 – £38,220 / year
Description
Job Description & Person Specification >
Adult Social Care are currently looking to appoint a Social Care Assessor.
Do you have the right skills in delivering intensive support to individuals to enable them to provide the very best environments to Adults in the community to enable them to thrive?
We are seeking an Social Care Assessors to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals within our community.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in social work practices and a deep understanding of Adult Social Care policies and regulations. Your role will involve conducting thorough assessments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and developing comprehensive intervention plans to support at-risk individuals. You will be tasked with not only identifying and addressing immediate concerns but also empowering people to achieve long-term stability and well-being. You will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, case management expertise, and the ability to navigate complex emotional scenarios with empathy and professionalism.
Excellent recording and report writing skills and IT are required for this role.
As a Torbay Council Social Care Assessor, we need you to be a team player, a good communicator and a skilled and self-motivated professionals, with the ability to work flexibly, as well as managing a caseload.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role.
If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/experienced-social-care-assessor/
For an informal chat please contact Lee Baxter on 07880 473753 or [email protected].
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 3rd August 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Our adverts do sometimes close early – even where there's a published deadline – so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Skills
Essential:
- Ability to carry out assessments, plan and deliver needs-based packages of support, balancing risk and protective factors.
- Ability to build respectful, professional relationships with adults, families and carers, and to communicate effectively with people who may be experiencing distress, uncertainty or change.
- Ability to gather information, listen carefully and contribute to assessments and reviews in a thoughtful and organised way.
- Ability to work within clear guidance and delegated responsibilities, recognising when to seek advice, supervision or support.
- Ability to identify concerns, risks or safeguarding issues and take appropriate action by following agreed procedures.
As this post meets the requirements of the Immigration Act 2016 (part 7), the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Knowledge
Essential:
- Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, social care legislation, policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of assessment frameworks.
- A good understanding of working within adult social care.
- Understanding of basic human needs, emotional social and physical.
- Self-awareness of own strengths and limitations.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- NVQ level 3 or recent experience in an NHS Band 5 post (or equivalent).
- Evidence of consistent pattern of learning from education, training and experience.
- GCSE passes at Grade C or above or equivalent.
