Community Assessor

**Adult Social Care Reassessment and Transformation Team - Full time / 12 months fixed-term contract**

Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough where people can enjoy a great work / life balance. It encompasses world renowned nature reserves, accessible business and retail centres, top class leisure facilities and some of the best coastal and countryside positions in the country. With excellent transport networks to Liverpool and links to Manchester, it is an ideal location for accessing the North West and beyond by road, rail or air.

Exciting opportunities have arisen in the Adult Social Care Service within Sefton Council. The Reassessment and Transformation team are seeking applicants for the position of Community Assessor. We require the successful applicant to have the skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to deliver effective case management.

As a community assessor, you will contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care service as part of a team responsible for promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and continuously improving outcomes for individuals. You will manage a defined case load delivering high quality strengths-based Care Act assessments and outcome-focused support plans and reviews that address the needs of the individual.

We will offer robust supervision, opportunities for continuous professional development and a firm commitment to your personal development. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, forward-looking team with new developments on the horizon which encourage innovative and creative practice.
- An opportunity for personal and professional development
- Full support and supervision
- Induction and relevant training opportunities
- Pension scheme

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and / or relevant care / safeguarding legislation and will only be appointed if a satisfactory **Enhanced Disclosure** is obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau.

The full list of criteria can be found within the person specification.

**Equal Opportunities**:
**How to apply**:
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).