Social Care Assessor

The First Contact Team, engages with citizens of Staffordshire, carrying out strengths based, outcome focused assessments via the telephone and some in person assessment work across the county for carers and young carers. The Care Act 2014 compliant assessments determine citizens assessed eligible needs while promoting their assets and facilitating their independence. The team is part of the wider Adult Social Care Team within the council. All that we do focuses on how we will develop the right culture, support and skills to keep making a difference for Staffordshire’s communities. The role is a hybrid / remote working role requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office, full time office attendance is required during onboarding.At present there is no requirement to participate in a weekend rota, however, should weekend working be required in the future, participation in this rota would be required. The role is fixed term for 6 months from the commencement of the role.