Senior Assessor | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service in Ashford seeks a dedicated support worker to provide high-quality, person-centred care. The role involves delivering advanced assessment and case management while supporting daily living activities. Ideal candidates will have strong assessment skills and a commitment to promoting independence in clients. The position encourages flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Respect for privacy and dignity.
• Understanding of health and social care business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care.
• Deliver advanced assessment and complex case management.
• Support recovery and enablement across daily living activities.

Skills

Personalised support

Independence

Good IT skills

Assessment skills

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to start a new career pathway working within a joint enterprise of Health and Social Care? You could become part of this combined service bringing the wrap around recovery service from hospital discharge. The principle of the service is recovery aimed at helping the person become as independent as possible through enablement.

This is a newly developed post working across Health and Social Care, supporting recovery and delivering enablement in all areas of daily life including personal care and supporting nutrition, whilst also monitoring the patient’s condition. You will contribute to an overall plan of care, including the support of the multi-disciplinary teams from Health and Social Care. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care within the Home First service, providing advanced assessment, complex case management and operational support, while guiding and developing colleagues to maintain excellence across the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care within the Home First service.
• Deliver advanced assessment and complex case management.
• Offer operational support and guide/ develop colleagues to maintain team excellence.
• Support recovery and enablement across daily living activities, including personal care and nutrition, and monitor patients’ conditions.
• Contribute to an overall plan of care with input from multi-disciplinary teams in Health and Social Care.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Belief in providing personalised support; ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Respect for privacy and dignity; willingness to develop skills and operational strengths.
• Ability to work to targets and have good IT skills.
• Understanding of business needs and desire to expand knowledge in Health and Social Care.
• Knowledge of working within the Health or Social Care sector with strong assessment skills to support recovery and promote independence.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We ask for information about protected characteristics on our application. This information is not visible to shortlisting or interviewing unless you opt into guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks to apply the scheme principles. Data collected helps ensure diversity and equitable access to opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work.

Flexible Working

As a flexible working organisation, we encourage discussions about arrangements that suit both the organisation and you. We will support flexible working where possible without compromising patient care.

Additional Information

As a community Trust, many roles may require driving. You may be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence if driving is a role requirement. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [e-mail] with the vacancy reference number so we can support you further. The job description and person specification contain the criteria for meeting the role. If you need an alternative-format application, please contact the Recruitment Team. All information provided should be true and accurate.

Questions? The recruiting manager can be contacted via the job advert. Applications are encouraged promptly as roles may close early if there is high interest.
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Closing date: This advert closes on Friday 19 Sep 2025