Social Care Assessor (Sensory)
Luton, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 2 weeks ago
About The Job
Salary: £33,143 – £36,363 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Luton Borough Council is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Social Care Assessor (Sensory) to join its Adult Social Care team. This rewarding role focuses on supporting adults with sensory impairments to maintain independence, achieve positive outcomes, and improve their quality of life within the community.
The successful candidate will undertake person-centred assessments of need, risk, and eligibility in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and relevant legislation. Working closely with service users, carers, health professionals, and partner agencies, they will identify strengths, promote choice and independence, and develop tailored support plans that meet assessed needs while ensuring value for money.
The role involves carrying out a range of assessments, including community care support, specialist equipment, minor adaptations, and reablement interventions. It also requires providing advice and guidance on available services, support options, and welfare benefits, helping individuals maximise their wellbeing and maintain control over their lives.
As part of a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment, the Social Care Assessor (Sensory) will contribute to safeguarding responsibilities, participate in multi-agency meetings, and maintain accurate case records using council systems. The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality services that uphold dignity, respect cultural diversity, and support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong assessment skills, a commitment to person-centred practice, and a passion for improving the lives of people with sensory impairments across the borough.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About You
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience within adult social care, health, or a related field, with a strong understanding of the needs of adults with sensory impairments. Experience of working with a range of client groups, including people with dementia, mental health needs, autism, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities, would be advantageous.
You will be committed to delivering excellent customer-focused services and have experience of working directly with service users and carers, promoting their involvement in assessment, support planning, and decision-making. Experience of advocacy, partnership working, and multi-agency collaboration is essential, alongside the ability to build positive and effective relationships with professionals across health, social care, and community settings.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic and resilient practitioner who can work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of service delivery. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, together with the ability to produce clear assessments, support plans, reviews, reports, and case records. The ability to communicate effectively with people who have sensory impairments, including those who are deaf or blind, is highly desirable.
You will be skilled in carrying out strengths-based, person-centred assessments and risk assessments, using professional judgement to identify appropriate solutions that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. A sound understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and person-centred practice is essential, along with the ability to manage customer expectations sensitively and professionally.
The role requires someone who is organised, value-for-money minded, and able to contribute to the design of effective and proportionate support arrangements. You will be committed to continuous professional development, reflective practice, and maintaining the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.
A good understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion is essential, together with the ability to recognise and challenge discrimination and promote equitable access to services for all members of the community.
You will also possess a sound working knowledge of adult social care legislation, policy, and best practice, including the Care Act 2014, Making Safeguarding Personal, the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, personalisation, rehabilitation and reablement, Continuing Healthcare, Transforming Care, transitions, and the use of assistive technology and telecare. An understanding of preventative approaches and early intervention will support your success in this role.
Candidates should hold a relevant qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience, together with a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. The ability to speak a language commonly used within Luton's diverse communities would be welcomed.
About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply
Salary: £33,143 – £36,363 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Luton Borough Council is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Social Care Assessor (Sensory) to join its Adult Social Care team. This rewarding role focuses on supporting adults with sensory impairments to maintain independence, achieve positive outcomes, and improve their quality of life within the community.
The successful candidate will undertake person-centred assessments of need, risk, and eligibility in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and relevant legislation. Working closely with service users, carers, health professionals, and partner agencies, they will identify strengths, promote choice and independence, and develop tailored support plans that meet assessed needs while ensuring value for money.
The role involves carrying out a range of assessments, including community care support, specialist equipment, minor adaptations, and reablement interventions. It also requires providing advice and guidance on available services, support options, and welfare benefits, helping individuals maximise their wellbeing and maintain control over their lives.
As part of a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment, the Social Care Assessor (Sensory) will contribute to safeguarding responsibilities, participate in multi-agency meetings, and maintain accurate case records using council systems. The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality services that uphold dignity, respect cultural diversity, and support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong assessment skills, a commitment to person-centred practice, and a passion for improving the lives of people with sensory impairments across the borough.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About You
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience within adult social care, health, or a related field, with a strong understanding of the needs of adults with sensory impairments. Experience of working with a range of client groups, including people with dementia, mental health needs, autism, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities, would be advantageous.
You will be committed to delivering excellent customer-focused services and have experience of working directly with service users and carers, promoting their involvement in assessment, support planning, and decision-making. Experience of advocacy, partnership working, and multi-agency collaboration is essential, alongside the ability to build positive and effective relationships with professionals across health, social care, and community settings.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic and resilient practitioner who can work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of service delivery. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, together with the ability to produce clear assessments, support plans, reviews, reports, and case records. The ability to communicate effectively with people who have sensory impairments, including those who are deaf or blind, is highly desirable.
You will be skilled in carrying out strengths-based, person-centred assessments and risk assessments, using professional judgement to identify appropriate solutions that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. A sound understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and person-centred practice is essential, along with the ability to manage customer expectations sensitively and professionally.
The role requires someone who is organised, value-for-money minded, and able to contribute to the design of effective and proportionate support arrangements. You will be committed to continuous professional development, reflective practice, and maintaining the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.
A good understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion is essential, together with the ability to recognise and challenge discrimination and promote equitable access to services for all members of the community.
You will also possess a sound working knowledge of adult social care legislation, policy, and best practice, including the Care Act 2014, Making Safeguarding Personal, the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, personalisation, rehabilitation and reablement, Continuing Healthcare, Transforming Care, transitions, and the use of assistive technology and telecare. An understanding of preventative approaches and early intervention will support your success in this role.
Candidates should hold a relevant qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience, together with a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. The ability to speak a language commonly used within Luton's diverse communities would be welcomed.
About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 19.2 per cent (at April 2026) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply
