Full driving licence and own transport essential.

Making a difference in another person’s life is a truly fulfilling experience.

There are not many careers that allow you to give back to your community whilst enabling you to build a career to be proud of. At Cherish UK are currently recruiting a part-time Care Assessor to work as part of our Wigan Care Team.

As Care Assessor your main responsibilities are:

• To ensure the continuity of care to our clients by assessing their dynamic needs
• To ensure that our person-centred Care Plans are always up-to-date
• Delivering a high quality care service
• Liaising with care professionals, including the Local Authority and Social Workers
• Offering support to our Support Workers with regard to their duties outlined in the client’s care plan
• Liaise with our Care Co-ordinators to ensue staff/client compatibility

You must be dedicated and hard-working and it is essential that you have a driver's licence. Experience working with the Care Manager computer system would be an advantage. You have the opportunity to undertake domiciliary care duties outside of the working pattern for this role.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience of working as a Care Assessor
• Willing to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Superb administrative skills
• Experience working with the Microsoft Word Package
• Has a great client-focused manner
• Is able to drive, due to the travelling involved
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care,is preferred

So if you’re looking for a change in career or a new fulfilling challenge, Cherish UK can offer you:

• An excellent training and induction programme
• An opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualification in Health and Social Care
• A real opportunity for progression within a growing business
• Use of the company pool cars, should yours break down

If you think this is the right challenge for you apply today!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.00 /hour