Whipton Hospital, Exeter East and Central
We are seeking an experienced Social Care Assessor to join our supportive and forward thinking Adult Social Care team.
About the Role
In this full time position, you will play a key role in delivering high quality, person centred social work practice. You will work with adults with a range of complex needs, empowering individuals to live independently and safely while ensuring statutory duties and best practice standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake strengths based assessments and develop personalised care and support plans.
Work collaboratively with health partners, voluntary services, carers, and families.
Manage a varied and complex caseload with confidence and professionalism.
Apply legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding procedures.
Make defensible decisions that promote wellbeing and positive outcomes.
Maintain accurate and timely records in line with organisational and professional standards.
Does the job role include personal care?: No
Working Patterns:
TBC
Essential details:
About You
are you:
* Confident in working autonomously while being a strong team player
* Able to build effective relationships with service users, families, and partner agencies
* Passionate about delivering excellent social work practice and continuous improvement
* Skilled in assessment, risk management, and a good understanding of safeguarding adults.
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 an informal discussion, please contact Tracey Jones on 01392 385803 or via email on tracey.m.jones@devon.gov.uk
Interviews are due to be held week commencing 6th July 2026
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service details to log in and apply.
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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.
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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.