Care Home Trusted Assessor

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Trusted Assessor to minimize delayed transfers of care from acute settings. This role involves conducting assessments for patients ready to be discharged into care homes, coordinating with hospitals and care teams, and ensuring a smooth transition for patients. Candidates should have a relevant health or social care qualification, proven experience in adult social care, and a strong understanding of discharge processes. Driving license and Enhanced DBS clearance are essential. Full-time position based in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in adult social care, hospital discharge planning, or care home settings.
• Strong understanding of assessment processes and care planning for older people and those with complex needs.
• Experience in multi-agency working and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage sensitive information and resolve complex discharge issues.
• Knowledge of legislation and best practices in adult social care and hospital discharge.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and re-assessments of hospitalised residents on behalf of care home providers.
• Coordinate with hospitals, care homes, and community teams to streamline discharge processes.
• Verify discharge documentation and medication supporting initiatives.
• Effectively communicate complex and sensitive information with patients, families, and professionals.
• Serve as a contact point for ward staff, MDTs, and care homes regarding admissions and discharge progress.
• Report on discharge quality issues and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Senior Care

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Behavior Management

Computer Skills

Caregiving

Home Care

Copywriting

Child Protective Services

Medication Administration

Social Work

Writing Skills

Addiction Counseling

Education

Health or social care qualification (e.g. Nursing, Social Work)

Job description

Summary

The Care Home Trusted Assessor is crucial in minimising delayed transfers of care from acute settings. Collaborating with the Hospital Integrated Discharge Team multidisciplinary discharge teams and care home providers the assessor evaluates patients ready for discharge into a care home setting. This role ensures timely safe and person-centered transfers enhancing patient experience and supporting system-wide performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and re-assessments of hospitalised residents on behalf of care home providers ensuring compliance with agreed criteria and pathways.
• Coordinate with hospitals care homes and community teams to streamline discharge processes and address barriers to timely discharge.
• Verify discharge documentation and medication supporting initiatives like the Red Bag Scheme.
• Effectively communicate complex and sensitive information with patients families and professionals utilising negotiation and reassurance skills.
• Serve as a contact point for ward staff MDTs and care homes regarding hospital admissions and discharge progress.
• Report on discharge quality issues and collaborate with stakeholders including CCG Hospital Discharge Team and Care Homes Forum.

Requirements

• Proven experience in adult social care hospital discharge planning or care home settings.
• Strong understanding of assessment processes and care planning for older people and those with complex needs.
• Experience in multi-agency working and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage sensitive information and resolve complex discharge issues.
• Relevant health or social care qualification (e.g. Nursing Social Work or equivalent).
• Knowledge of legislation and best practices in adult social care and hospital discharge.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Driving license is essential.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Location: Civic Offices 2 Watling Street Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7AT United Kingdom
• The role closes on 22nd January 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills

The role of a Trusted Assessor will be pivotal in reducing delayed transfers of care from acute settings. Working with the Hospital Integrated Discharge Team and in close collaboration with multidisciplinary discharge teams and care home providers the Trusted Assessor will complete an assessment of need on patients deemed fit for discharge into a care home setting.

Required Education

The role of a Trusted Assessor will be pivotal in reducing delayed transfers of care from acute settings. Working with the Hospital Integrated Discharge Team and in close collaboration with multidisciplinary discharge teams and care home providers the Trusted Assessor will complete an assessment of need on patients deemed fit for discharge into a care home setting.

Key Skills

• Senior Care
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Behavior Management
• Computer Skills
• Caregiving
• Home Care
• Copywriting
• Child Protective Services
• Medication Administration
• Social Work
• Writing Skills
• Addiction Counseling

Employment Type

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience

Experience: years

Vacancy

Vacancy: 1