Fair Cost of Care Assessor
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Location: | Essex, CO4 |
| Company: | Consensus Support Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG5832-TG1559380ColFCOCA |
Summary
Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re as passionate as we are about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you.
Role: Fair Cost of Care Assessor
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance
Location: Remote with National Travel
Your Role
Completing assessment and evidencing nationally (England, Wales and Scotland) where there is an inappropriate fee reduction proposed by a funder.
Liaising on a case load basis between Operations to defend potential inappropriate reductions in fees.
Gathering of information from Operators that will help to guide ongoing priority services and people we support.
Supporting Managers in preparing for reviews to make sure that all evidence is in place in an accessible format to defend a proposed inappropriate reduction.
Attending reviews where there is a level of complexity that requires support for the Service Manager.
Maintaining detailed and accurate records for progress for wider reporting.
Our Benefits
Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work and has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women. Here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:
Holiday Purchase Scheme: 25 days annual leave, plus purchase an additional two days’ annual leave each year.
Recognition & Rewards: Including long service awards and a recognition platform.
Learning & Development: Supporting your personal and professional growth with Consensus Academy.
Life Assurance: Benefit of twice your annual salary.
Wagestream: Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday.
Discounts: From over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform.
Health & Wellbeing: From our Employee Assistance Programme to our Mental Health First Aiders – colleague wellbeing is a priority and we’re here to support you and your teams.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
Experience in either a Commercial or operational role supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Skilled and knowledgeable in creative and person-centered approaches to work with people.
Clear understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding & equal opportunities (equality & diversity).
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain insight clearly and succinctly.
We are proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2025. This great company culture is built on appreciation, recognition, and ensuring our colleagues have the right opportunities to flourish. We value individuality and diversity, and we know that every journey is unique. So, whatever you're looking to achieve from this next step, make this your moment to shine.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Role: Fair Cost of Care Assessor
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance
Location: Remote with National Travel
Your Role
Completing assessment and evidencing nationally (England, Wales and Scotland) where there is an inappropriate fee reduction proposed by a funder.
Liaising on a case load basis between Operations to defend potential inappropriate reductions in fees.
Gathering of information from Operators that will help to guide ongoing priority services and people we support.
Supporting Managers in preparing for reviews to make sure that all evidence is in place in an accessible format to defend a proposed inappropriate reduction.
Attending reviews where there is a level of complexity that requires support for the Service Manager.
Maintaining detailed and accurate records for progress for wider reporting.
Our Benefits
Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work and has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women. Here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:
Holiday Purchase Scheme: 25 days annual leave, plus purchase an additional two days’ annual leave each year.
Recognition & Rewards: Including long service awards and a recognition platform.
Learning & Development: Supporting your personal and professional growth with Consensus Academy.
Life Assurance: Benefit of twice your annual salary.
Wagestream: Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday.
Discounts: From over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform.
Health & Wellbeing: From our Employee Assistance Programme to our Mental Health First Aiders – colleague wellbeing is a priority and we’re here to support you and your teams.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
Experience in either a Commercial or operational role supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Skilled and knowledgeable in creative and person-centered approaches to work with people.
Clear understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding & equal opportunities (equality & diversity).
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain insight clearly and succinctly.
We are proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2025. This great company culture is built on appreciation, recognition, and ensuring our colleagues have the right opportunities to flourish. We value individuality and diversity, and we know that every journey is unique. So, whatever you're looking to achieve from this next step, make this your moment to shine.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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