Social Care Assessor

Social Care Assessor The closing date is 18 December 2025 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 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 Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply please click on APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk) Person Specification Qualifications/experience 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. 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 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 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. Employer name Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT £27,485 to £30,162 a yearper annum, pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr