Social Care Assessor
Job Description
Job summary
To provide Adult Social Care and Care Management services to patients within Acute hospital trusts and Derbyshire Community Health Services discharge pathways. DCHS provides Care Act 2014 functions on behalf of Derby City Council under a Section 75 agreement.
To work within the principles of the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model. To establish the social care needs of patients within a hospital setting and coordinate safe, timely, and person-centred discharges. The role focuses on preventing unnecessary delays, supporting independence, and ensuring patients have the right care and support in place once they leave hospital.
To work with individuals, families, and carers to assess social care needs for people within D2A pathways and support the development of care and support plans. The role focuses on enabling people to live as independently as possible, ensuring services are provided in line with legislation, policies, and best practice.
Main duties of the job
Assessment and Care Planning: Undertake holistic, strengths-based assessments of patients to identify care and support needs.
Support for Patients and Families: Provide emotional support to patients and their families
Safeguarding vulnerable people
Escalate safeguarding concerns and follow local safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults
Legal Aspects
Social Care Assessors should understand and be able to explain non-complex legal, social and welfare situations, including the Mental Capacity Act 2009, Mental Health Act 1983, Equalities Act 2010 and Care Act 2014
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications/experience
Essential
- Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, policies and client social needs developed through diploma level training and practical experience.
- Experience working in a social care, health, or community setting
- Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, hospital discharge pathways, and safeguarding policies.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local authority funding processes, Continuing Healthcare (CHC), and community support services.
- Knowledge of local resources, voluntary sector services, and community networks.
knowledge and skills
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to strength-based practice
- Understanding of people affected by dementia and other cognitive impairments
- Good written and IT literacy for case management systems and report writing
- Ability to work under pressure, manage a caseload, and prioritise effectively
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital discharge or social care community team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
