Temp Bank - Social Care Assessor

Temp Bank - Social Care Assessor

Location: Devon (Hybrid Working)
Hours: Full Time (Flexible Hours Available)
Contract Type: Temp Apox 3 months
Service Area: Adult Social Care - Hospital Discharge (Discharge to Assess)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Care Assessor to join our Hospital Discharge Team on a project, supporting adults across Devon through the Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathway.

This is a hybrid working role, offering the flexibility to work from home. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake face-to-face visits as required to complete assessments, reviews, and discharge planning activity.

The role focuses primarily on Pathway 2 and Pathway 3 clients, including the backlog and breach cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex hospital discharge referrals under the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model.
• Complete Care Act 2014 Assessments using a proportionate and strengths-based approach.
• Undertake assessments and reviews for individuals on Pathway 2 and Pathway 3 discharge routes.
• Work proactively to reduce delays and support the resolution of backlog and breach cases across Devon.
• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Participate in Best Interests Meetings where individuals lack capacity to make specific decisions.
• Conduct Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries and contribute to safeguarding investigations and interventions.
• Participate in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Decision Support Tool (DST) assessments and Joint Funding Assessments.
• Liaise effectively with community health teams, care providers, families, advocates, and partner agencies.
• Develop outcome-focused support plans that promote independence, wellbeing, and least restrictive options.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working within Adult Social Care
• knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience completing Care Act Assessments and support planning.
• Understanding of the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model and hospital discharge pathways.
• Experience undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interests decision-making.
• Experience completing or contributing to Section 42 safeguarding enquiries.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport to travel throughout Devon.

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