Community Care Worker/ Social Care Assessor
Join to apply for the Community Care Worker/ Social Care Assessor role at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
To undertake holistic needs-led assessments in partnership with service users, patients and carers, prepare care plans, commission services and manage a caseload to ensure the most effective and beneficial care packages are established, delivered, monitored and reviewed, and comply with all statutory requirements, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust policies, standards and guidelines.
* To be a core member of a multi-disciplinary Baywide Health and Wellbeing Team and contribute to the effective assessment and discharge planning with working age adults in the area of Torbay and for Torbay residents in out of area hospitals in the region.
* To undertake holistic social care assessments, in partnership with service users, families and carers, prepare care plans, commission services to ensure the most beneficial and cost-effective care packages are established, delivered, monitored and reviewed, and comply with all statutory requirements for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust policies and guidelines.
* To have clear responsibilities for the safeguarding of adults and children and for operating in a manner consistent with Human Rights legislation.
* To be compliant with and practice utilising social care legislation including Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Areas of Specialism
* To initiate investigations where the abuse of vulnerable adults may have occurred, and participate in Strategy meetings.
* Specialist roles may include Hospital Discharge, Learning Disability, Mental Health or Drugs and Alcohol.
* To develop specialist skills and knowledge to facilitate the development of evidence-based practice within the Team.
Why Work With Us
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths. We encourage outside-the-box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
And if you do join us, you’ll be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our people to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it’s the coast that floats your boat, the adrenaline of white-water rafting, trekking across the moors or being mindful in nature, you’ll find it all right on your doorstep.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Leanne Bruce Job title: Lead for Complex Care Email address: leanne.bruce2@nhs.net Telephone number: 07826889845
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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