Care Assessor (12 month maternity cover)

Care Assessor (12 months) - Newcastle

Full time | Driver | Evening and Weekend Rota

A people-focused role where your skills make a real difference

• Location: Newcastle office (NE3)
• Salary: £27,784 per annum + on-call payments
• Bonus: Up to £300 new starter bonus | up to £400 annual bonus | £300 refer-a-friend bonus
• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (rota basis including weekends)
• Start date: 11th May 2026
• Contract: Temporary | 12 month maternity cover
• Requirement: Must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Make a real difference, every day

At Be Caring, we believe great care starts with listening. As a Care Assessor , you'll work closely with the people we support, their families, and health and care professionals to co-design care and support plans that reflect individual needs, preferences, and outcomes.

This is a people-focused role where your compassion, communication skills, and organisation will help ensure care is safe, personalised, and delivered with dignity .

We're proud to be an award-winning organisation , recognised nationally for our leadership culture and excellence in care  - but what matters most to us is how we support people and each other, every day .

About the role

You'll lead on care planning, reviews, and risk assessments , working collaboratively with families, colleagues, and external professionals . You'll support Care Workers by providing clear, practical care plans and guidance , enabling the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care .

What you'll do

• Co-design personalised care and support plans with the people we support and their families, ensuring plans are clear, accurate, and easy to follow
• Complete assessments, reviews, and risk assessments , using a positive risk-taking approach , and update care plans as needs or outcomes change
• Work in partnership with families, Care Workers, and professionals including Social Workers, GPs, and District Nurses , taking part in multi-disciplinary reviews where appropriate
• Support Care Workers to understand individual outcomes, preferences, and support needs, and identify risks, training needs, and improvement opportunities
• Respond promptly to new referrals and changes in support needs, introducing Care Workers to new clients and their families
• Maintain accurate, timely records across care systems and plan and complete reviews within agreed timescales

What we're looking for

• A caring, confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Experience of care planning, assessments, or reviews in health or social care
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under time pressure
• Experience of supporting, coaching, or mentoring colleagues (desirable)
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Development and support

We're committed to your personal and professional development . You'll have:

• Support from your Manager, colleagues and central team
• Clear career development pathways
• Access to funded learning and accredited qualifications , including apprenticeships

We'll give you the tools, resources, and support to help you Be the Best you can be .

Bonus Schemes

• up to £300 New Starter Bonus
• up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus
• up to £400 Annual Bonus
• £25 Birthday Gift Voucher

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS.
• Paid induction training: 1 week classroom-based (Monday - Friday), 2 days shadowing and additional online modules.
• Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
• Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
• Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB.