Location
London Borough of Sutton, The Old Rectory, Festival Walk, Carshalton.

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£44,685 per annum

About the Borough
The London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Located in zone 5 with excellent transport links, Sutton boasts award-winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing, and great schools. The borough is known for high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, delivering quality services while addressing financial challenges and involving residents in key issues and local developments.

About the Role
We are seeking Enabling Independence Officers (EIO), formerly known as Assessment Officers, to join our Adult Social Care Service. Our goal is to empower adults to live as independently as possible in the community. Duties include conducting assessments of individuals in need of social care services, gathering information from various sources to determine support levels, and collaborating with social workers, healthcare providers, and the NHS to ensure service users receive the best possible care in accordance with the Care Act.

EIOs at Sutton are unqualified social care workers with the skills and knowledge of trusted assessors or are willing to complete Level 3 Trusted Assessor training. Within the Transition Team, EIOs support people using a person-centred, prevention and strength-based approach, proactively identifying individuals at risk of developing social care needs. You will work with health partners, community groups, service users, and residents to facilitate co-production and complete proportionate assessments for equipment and adaptations to prevent, reduce, or delay needs.

We aspire to support young people in increasing independence in specific life areas identified within their Care Act 2014 assessment, enabling them to develop skills to complete tasks without relying on social care support. The EIO responds in a person-centred way, working proactively and creatively with individuals, their families, health partners, community groups, education, and children's services.

If you are passionate about making a difference, have strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships, and can show empathy and sensitivity towards individuals facing difficult circumstances, we want to hear from you.

About the Service and Team
The Council is a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration, and investment. Sutton is committed to improving services and spaces for residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, aiming to shape the future of the borough and adapt to residents’ needs to make Sutton a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Learning and Development
We support learning and development with a comprehensive training package and mandatory learning. Robust supervision, mentoring, and reflective practice are encouraged to identify areas for growth. We are committed to building an empowered workforce capable of working autonomously and providing valuable care services to our community.

Our Offer to You
We offer a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment to grow your career and skills. We encourage innovation and value your ideas, supported by a dynamic and experienced management team. Benefits include generous annual leave (26-31 days plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time), enhanced family leave options, two volunteering days per year, flexible working schemes, adjustable working arrangements with Google Chromebooks, access to a learning and development portal, discounts on local shops and leisure facilities, interest-free season ticket loans, Local Government Pension Scheme, bicycle loan and cycle to work schemes, Zipcar scheme, and confidential health, wellbeing, and counselling support.

Experience
- NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience working with vulnerable people, families, or carers
- Prior experience conducting assessments in a social care setting
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team setting

About You
- Passionate about making a difference and supporting independence
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships
- Empathy and sensitivity towards individuals facing difficult circumstances
- Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to patients and professionals
- Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of resident discharge

Qualifications
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies such as the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Level 3 or 4 Trusted Assessor qualification, or willingness to complete this training