South Devon
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Assessor to join us in the Moor To Sea Community and Intermediate Care Team.
About the Team
The Intermediate Social care team support clients to return to the community following admission to hospital. We support in identifying the most appropriate care pathways to meet people’s needs, working closely with Multidisciplinary Teams across community and acute hospitals.
They also work alongside the Intermediate health and therapy team with rehabilitation and reablement to prevent hospital admissions.
The Team have a varied caseload supporting people who have recently been discharged or preventing a hospital admission; undertaking assessments to identify ongoing care and support needs.
We are an Integrated Service working closely with colleagues in the NHS, Torbay Adult Social Care, Short Term Services Teams, the Voluntary Sector as well as our community based colleagues.
We support a wide range of service user groups including but not limited to;
• Older People
• People with Primary Mental Health Needs
• People with Learning Disabilities
• People receiving Rehabilitation
• People affected by Substance Misuse
• People receiving End of Life Care
• Younger Adults
• Carers
About the role
This is a rewarding role, supporting people to recover and rehabilitate following a period of illness or injury. The role requires professional judgement, empathy, and a strong commitment to equality and connecting people to their communities to live as independently as possible.
You will work within the discharge team to assess model; completing strengths based referrals to support people in their discharge from hospital settings. Working alongside multidisciplinary team colleagues, you will promote independence and, using an asset based approach, seek to reduce and delay the need for formal care and support.
This role includes the completion of strengths based Care Act Assessments and Personalised Care Plans. You will also be responsible for the co-ordination of care and ongoing social care support. You will be required to complete mental capacity assessments and support in gathering information relating to safeguarding concerns when appropriate.
In line with Devon County Council Guidance, this role offers a mix of home based and office based working. Please note that this position requires Saturday working on a rotational basis.
About you
This opportunity would suit someone who is looking for a new social care position or to broaden their social care practice experience, as well as those considering onward professional development; such as undertaking an apprenticeship or social work degree.
You will bring to the role;
– Experience in working with people in a health or social care environment
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to complete high quality assessments.
– The ability to work both independently and within a team.
– The nature of this work requires you to be highly organised with strong recording skills;
– The ability to prioritise referrals and manage competing demands simultaneously.
In return, you will receive excellent support in a busy and friendly team. You will be supported with a tailored development plan, peer supervision and learning opportunities to support you with progressing your social care career.
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.
- 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024.
- 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)
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website.
- Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life.
- Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts 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.
- Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications.
For an informal discussion about this position or to arrange a visit to the team, please contact:
Pravashanee Reddy (Team Manager) – pravashanee.reddy@devon.gov.uk – 07583051693 or
Jemma Hughes (Deputy Community Services Manager (Hospital Discharge and Southern Devon) – jemma.hughes@devon.gov.uk – 07967448897
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable 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 (ESS) 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.
- For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes – Working for Devon | Devon County Council
- 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.
- 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
Does the job role include personal care?: No
Working Patterns:
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Essential details:
Please click here to view the Job Description
- 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.
- For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
- 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.
- 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