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Community Care Worker/ Social Care Assessor

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Full-time
On-site
Paignton, Devon, United Kingdom

Job overview

You will 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.

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  • 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
  • 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
  • Have clear responsibilities for the safeguarding of adults and children and for operating in a manner consistent with Human Rights legislation
  • Be compliant with and practice utilising social care legislation including Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005

 

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Why Work With Us

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Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed 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.

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
  • Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
  • Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification  for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
  • Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
  • Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
  • If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.