Community Care Worker Transitions Team
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
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.
You will be working within the Baywide Specialist Services Community Social Care Teams who are a supportive team who enjoy mentoring team members and students and are passionate about delivery quality care. The Baywide Specialist Services team consist of:
- The Review and Insight Team
- Transitions Team (preparing for adulthood)
- Sensory Team Services
- Disability Information and Accessible Information Services
Although the post is within specialist services, the post holder will be expected to work flexibly across both teams in response to operational demand.
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- To be a core member of a multi-disciplinary Baywide Health, Wellbeing and Specialist Services 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 manage the transitions inbox and referral process
- 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
Working for our organisation
You will be working within the Baywide Specialist Services Community Social Care Teams who are a supportive team who enjoy mentoring team members and students and are passionate about delivery quality care. The Baywide Specialist Services team consist of:
- The Review and Insight Team
- Transitions Team (preparing for adulthood)
- Sensory Team Services
- Disability Information and Accessible Information Services
Although the post is within specialist services, the post holder will be expected to work flexibly across both teams in response to operational demand.
We are a motivated and caring team to both Service Users and colleagues. The team is flexible and promote a healthy work/home life balance.
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.
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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
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