Job overview
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POST: Care Act Assessor – Band 4. 37.5 hours per week
BASE: Cottage Ward, Leek Moorlands Hospital, Ashbourne Road. Leek. ST13 5BQ.
TEAM: Moorlands Review Team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Moorlands Review Team for a band 4 Care Act Assessor. It is an established team, and the successful candidate will be working within a very supportive environment.
This is a permanent post.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and innovative individual who possesses excellent communication & organisational skills and has a good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014. Having a good understanding of the eligibility criteria for support within the legislation and the principles of the Care Act 2024 would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
The individual must be positive and have an ability to work flexibly and autonomously as part of a team. A strong commitment to the personalisation agenda is desired.
There is a requirement to carry out Reviews of Care Act Assessments and provision of services. Some experience of direct assessment skills would be preferred.
As a Care Act Assessor you will be responsible to a Practice Lead and the ability to prioritise your work load is essential. If you are an excellent problem solver, who is compassionate, with a good knowledge of the Care Act 2014 we would love to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)
On appointment, you will be enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA ‘stage’ (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with adults, carers, professionals and voluntary agencies, to provide a comprehensive service which meets the needs of the adults in line with current legislation and directorate, local authority & Trust policies
- Experience of working in a team, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual’s needs
- Experience of working within the specialist area
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent, plus additional knowledge and experience of care practices and procedures to diploma level.
- A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
- Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
- An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development
Desirable
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent
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This advert is for Care Act Assessor with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 4 role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum (pro-rata if part time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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