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Salary range: Grade 6 £35,520£36,585 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Fixed Term - 31 March 2027
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

Are you ready to take on a rewarding challenge? We’re seeking a skilled and committed Health and Wellbeing Assessor to join our LIFE (Living Independently For Everyone) service. This role plays a vital part in supporting individuals to regain independence and live confidently at home.

As a trusted assessor, you’ll work alongside Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Intermediate Care Nurses.

You’ll work autonomously across a range of settings, including hospitals, community locations, and people’s homes delivering person-centred support that empowers individuals to reach their full potential.

• Strong leadership commitment to Adult Social Care
• Low vacancy rates and minimal reliance on agency staff
• Supportive team culture with experienced managers and practitioners
• Access to a dedicated Principal Social Worker
• Upgraded digital systems to streamline your work
• Flexible working arrangements and excellent transport links

We welcome applicants who:

• Are passionate about enabling independence and wellbeing
• Demonstrate professionalism, creativity, and a solution-focused mindset
• Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Are confident supervising others and supporting team development

Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Benefits

Croydon Council offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in local government, including:

• Generous annual leave and flexible working options
• Childcare vouchers and family-friendly policies
• Discounts on health, leisure, and retail
• Career development and recognition through our Options scheme

For further information, please contact:

Maurisa Titus – Maurisa.Titus@croydon.gov.uk

To view the Health and Wellbeing Assessor role profile please Click here.

About us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.