Service Assessor

Worcestershire County Council is committed to supporting its residents to live healthy and independent lives in their community. Our approach is to offer short-term intensive support to enable individuals to learn how to live their lives as independently as they can and support them to regain independence during the period of support. We will continue to focus on what people can do and build on these skills. We will make sure people receive the right support at the right time to help them live independently at home for as long as possible. This is part of a broader approach to ensure Worcestershire residents are healthier, live longer, have better quality of life and remain independent for as long as possible. We are looking to recruit to the position of Service Assessor, you must be committed to:

• Undertake initial assessments within the community; identifying needs, risks and the service user's potential for regaining independence with personal and / or domestic activities of daily living
• Develop Promoting Independence Plans that capture the desired service user outcomes and detail the required intervention of the service
• Actively case manage service users, as part of a multidisciplinary team, within a locality including regular reviews of their progress
• Ensure that all standards and performance measures are adhered to, including service user monitoring protocols and quality assurance audit completion.
• Provide out of hours cover as part of a rota during hours of service delivery, In return you will be supported in your role by your line manager through one to one meetings and performance reviews, team meetings and other corporate wellbeing tools. You will be encouraged and supported to complete any formal accredited qualifications, and you will have a personal development plan to support you in developing towards any personal career aspirations.
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

As the ideal candidate you must have a level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or considerable experience of working in a social care setting. It is also equally important that you can demonstrate a can-do attitude, and that you are proactive, compassionate and empathetic., While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives! With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.


• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.