Senior Healthcare Assessor - Preston

07/07/2026 08:44 AM

Are you an experienced healthcare assessor ready to take the next step? This is a senior role with real responsibility — leading quality improvement, mentoring your colleagues, and deputising for the Registered Manager when needed.

What we offer:

  • In-house recruitment team and zero agency use

  • Routes Academy for career development

  • Digital Care Plans

  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and birthday off

  • Buy and sell holiday scheme, Pension Scheme, EAP

  • Competitive salary up to £30,000 plus attractive bonus

What we're looking for:

  • At least 12 months' experience as a Healthcare Assessor or in a management/leadership role within domiciliary or community care

  • Experience of supervising, mentoring or line managing others in a care environment

  • A solid understanding of CQC regulations, the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005

  • Proven experience leading audits and quality reviews

  • NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care (desirable)

  • Full valid UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle

Your day-to-day:

  • Leading and line managing the Healthcare Assessor team

  • Deputising for the Registered Manager in their absence

  • Designing and leading internal audits across care assessments and medication records

  • Mentoring Healthcare Assessors and supporting their clinical development

  • Developing care plans and risk assessments for complex packages


Job Title: 

Senior Healthcare Assessor

Location: 

Preston

Salary: 

Up to £30,000 

 (dependent on experience)

Contract: 

Full-Time, Permanent   

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