Social Care Assessor
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,537 to £34,434 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4290 |
Summary
Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.
So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.
We have exciting opportunity for those looking to join Adult Social Care as non-qualified Social Care Assessors.
We are looking for a Social Care Assessor to join our Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. You will have chance to work alongside a well-established and experienced team of Best Interest Assessors/Social Workers, as a Social Care Assessor supporting our duties in line with the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards work.
Main purpose of the role:
To provide coordination of our “front of door” duties which include, coordination and prioritisation of all DoLS Applications received into Cheshire West and Chester Council, liaising with our partners, acting as a point of contact in relation to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, coordination of best interest assessors and s12 doctors to undertake assessments, supporting review of our waiting well applications.
Our Social Care Assessors will play a critical role in supporting the DoLS Team undertake their duties under the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
You will:
• Be required to undertake an enhanced DBS plus Adults Barred List (Essential).
• Have working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act(essential) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Administrative duties(desirable).
• Have excellent time management and work well under pressure.
• You are confident, energetic, and enthusiastic as well as sensitive and resilient.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people and their carers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, carers and families.
• Awareness of importance of multi-disciplinary working and an integrated approach.
• Problem solver with good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to relate to other disciplines in a sensitive and professional manner.
• Ability to cope positively with change and an ability to promote positive changes to make a difference.
• Self-motivating individual with the passion to make a difference in adult social care.
• Resilient personal stress management.
Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, and they shape how we work together to create positive environments where both colleagues and people who use our services can be inspired to reach their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you’re our kind of person.
You will have the opportunity to;
• Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values.
• Be pivotal to ensuring people are connected to the support services and community assets they need to live great lives.
• Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team.
• Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways, including the opportunity to train as a Social Worker through our fully funded apprenticeship programme.
Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. With our mobile flexible working policy, great annual leave offer, Working Rewards Scheme including, holiday plus, car scheme, childcare scheme etc. you can achieve a good work life balance, creating a happy workforce and helping to maintain good physical and mental health.
• High street and supermarket shopping
• Gym membership
• Holidays
• Days out
• Cinemas
• Childcare vouchers
• Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
• Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
• Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)
We also offer:
• Competitive salary
• A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
• The opportunity to develop your skills and career
• Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers
• Supportive team and culture
• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.
For further information, please contact ASCrecruitment@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.
We have exciting opportunity for those looking to join Adult Social Care as non-qualified Social Care Assessors.
We are looking for a Social Care Assessor to join our Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team. You will have chance to work alongside a well-established and experienced team of Best Interest Assessors/Social Workers, as a Social Care Assessor supporting our duties in line with the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards work.
Main purpose of the role:
To provide coordination of our “front of door” duties which include, coordination and prioritisation of all DoLS Applications received into Cheshire West and Chester Council, liaising with our partners, acting as a point of contact in relation to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, coordination of best interest assessors and s12 doctors to undertake assessments, supporting review of our waiting well applications.
Our Social Care Assessors will play a critical role in supporting the DoLS Team undertake their duties under the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
You will:
• Be required to undertake an enhanced DBS plus Adults Barred List (Essential).
• Have working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act(essential) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Administrative duties(desirable).
• Have excellent time management and work well under pressure.
• You are confident, energetic, and enthusiastic as well as sensitive and resilient.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people and their carers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, carers and families.
• Awareness of importance of multi-disciplinary working and an integrated approach.
• Problem solver with good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to relate to other disciplines in a sensitive and professional manner.
• Ability to cope positively with change and an ability to promote positive changes to make a difference.
• Self-motivating individual with the passion to make a difference in adult social care.
• Resilient personal stress management.
Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, and they shape how we work together to create positive environments where both colleagues and people who use our services can be inspired to reach their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you’re our kind of person.
You will have the opportunity to;
• Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values.
• Be pivotal to ensuring people are connected to the support services and community assets they need to live great lives.
• Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team.
• Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways, including the opportunity to train as a Social Worker through our fully funded apprenticeship programme.
Come and join us, working in an authority that has an excellent reputation, great working culture and is an inclusive and dynamic place to work. We consider our workforce to be of high value, placing wellbeing at the forefront. With our mobile flexible working policy, great annual leave offer, Working Rewards Scheme including, holiday plus, car scheme, childcare scheme etc. you can achieve a good work life balance, creating a happy workforce and helping to maintain good physical and mental health.
• High street and supermarket shopping
• Gym membership
• Holidays
• Days out
• Cinemas
• Childcare vouchers
• Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
• Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
• Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)
We also offer:
• Competitive salary
• A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
• The opportunity to develop your skills and career
• Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers
• Supportive team and culture
• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.
For further information, please contact ASCrecruitment@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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