Social Care Assessor- Mental Health Team

Job introduction

Job title: Social Care Assessor- Mental Health Team

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

As a social care assessor, you will join the City‑Wide Mental Health Assessment and Care Delivery Service, delivering statutory social care responsibilities to adults experiencing mental health difficulties.

• As a Social Care Assessor you will undertake professional interventions with adults who have a wide range of care and support needs arising from mental health needs, promoting recovery, autonomy, and least‑restrictive practice
• As a Social Care Assessor you will work closely with the multi-disciplinary mental health team (MDT) contributing to safe, timely, and well‑coordinated assessment / support planning within the community
• As a Social Care Assessor you will apply a strengths‑based, person‑centred approach when completing Care Act (2014) assessments, MCA / BIA (2005) and reviews and coordinating Section 117 aftercare
• As a Social Care Assessor you will co‑produce care and support plans alongside individuals, carers, and partner agencies, promoting inclusivity, collaboration, and innovative practice that leads to sustainable community‑based outcomes
• As a Social Care Assessor you will be professionally accountable for complex decision‑making and risk management across your caseload, using, evidence‑based frameworks, critical reflection, and analysis to inform safe and defensible practice
• As a Social Care Assessor you will demonstrate the ability to effectively manage a varied caseload, while upholding professional standards, maintaining the reputation of the Department and Council, and ensuring compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, and local policies and procedures

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight on 26th June 2026
Shortlisting date: 30th June 2026
Interview date: 14th and 15th July 2026
Interview type: Face-to-face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Sophie Pratt via Sophie.Pratt@liverpool.gov.uk or Jennifer McParland via Jennifer.McParland@liverpool.gov.uk

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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