Find a Job

How many Community Care Assessor jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 39 Community Care Assessor jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Community Care Assessor do?

Community workers develop plans to improve quality of life in local communities. They investigate and assess the community's issues and needs, manage resources and develop implementation strategies. They work with communities focusing on specific groups and liaise closely with social workers, schools and local authorities.

Tasks required include:

• Organises social, recreational and educational activities in local community and youth groups.
• Undertakes the day-to-day running of community centres and supervises the activities of part-time and voluntary workers.
• Liaises and supports voluntary workers running groups in village halls, churches, mosques and other places of worship.
• Advises individuals with particular needs or problems through informal discussion, individual counselling or formal group discussion.
• Helps set up credit unions, encourages parents to establish playgroups, works with other groups to find solutions to shared concerns or problems.

What are the entry requirements for a Community Care Assessor?

Entrants will require a qualification accredited by the National Youth Agency at Level 2 or 3. Apprenticeships are also available. Some employers may require people to be aged over 21 years of age. Background checks including a DBS check are likely to be required.