As a Community Assessor, you will be responsible for providing practical and social support for vulnerable people and their families, including contributing to the assessment and review of care packages, recognising serious risk and promoting informed choices.

You will manage a defined case load delivering high quality assessments and support plans that address the needs of vulnerable people through the commissioning of individual support, whilst managing the reputation of the Council.

We will offer robust supervision, opportunities for continuous professional development and a firm commitment to your personal development. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, forward-looking authority with new developments on the horizon which encourage innovative and creative practice.

The successful candidates must be motivated and committed, with a range of skills and experience to strengthen established and developing teams. 

Community Assessor role

The hospital community assessor role involves the successful person undertaking assessments of people in need of care and support on the hospital wards.   

It will also involve some home visits to complete reviews in people’s homes.

The role will also involve being part of meetings on hospital wards. 

There are many aspects of the role which can be discussed further

What we are looking For

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent in relating to working with Adults and Older People
• Experience of working with people in need of support
• Experience of completing assessments/risk assessments
• Experience of working in social care
• Experience of working with housing/health/ welfare benefits

What does CQC say about Sefton?

Sefton’s Adult Social Care Service has been rated as GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in their January 2025 inspection, an achievement we are immensely proud of. Come and join us on our journey to provide an outstanding service! 

“Staff and managers reported feeling valued, motivated, and community-focused, promoting the vision for adult social care: for people in Sefton to live as independently as possible for as long as possible.”​

“Staff felt safe to challenge ideas and were encouraged to be creative. ​ Leaders held drop-in sessions and were responsive to staff feedback. “

Why Sefton?

Sefton has vision – we are committed to protecting the most vulnerable, we are building confident and resilient communities and work with internal and external teams to make sure we procure the right core services for those who need them. We understand how is required to lead, we put people at the heart of what we do and we innovate!

At Sefton Council, we’re proud to be an inclusive, forward-thinking local authority. We value collaboration, innovation, and personal development. Our teams are united by a shared goal: to make Sefton a great place to live, work, and thrive. Come and be part of our journey to outstanding!! Want to know more about Why Sefton? Check out our Why Sefton webpages.

What we can offer you

 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years), plus 8 bank holidays​

 A warm, welcoming, and supportive team environment

Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave, and maternity support leave​

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme​

Tailored career development and training opportunities​

Agile and flexible working arrangements​

Discounted Active Sefton gym membership​

Cycle to Work scheme​

Relocation support (if eligible)

Further Details are contained within our Adult Social Care Recruitment Pack ​

If you have any questions please contact : Recruitment@Sefton.gov.uk or take a look at our Adult Social Care webpages by using the QR code at the top of the page, or by searching for Sefton Council Adult Social Care- Where do I fit in?

Note: Sefton Adult Social Care are unfortunately not in a position, currently, to provide new Sponsorships.

Interviews to be held: 21st November 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.