Senior Case Worker (Continuing Healthcare)

Community Care Live; Alton; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council's Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team is seeking a Senior Case Worker to join a multidisciplinary environment. You will manage a diverse caseload across care groups, including older and younger adults, with mental health, physical and learning disabilities, coordinating NHS CHC assessments and care planning.

You will support individuals after a Discharge to Assess, undertake Care Act 2014 assessments, and work with families to transition to suitable care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and its eligibility criteria.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care July 2022 (Revised).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with their onward care journey following a Discharge to Assess period from hospital.
• Undertaking assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Engaging with multidisciplinary teams to support completion of NHS CHC assessments.
• Collaborating with individuals and their families to transition them to suitable care provision following assessment.

Skills

Care Act 2014 knowledge

NHS CHC framework knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Working under pressure

Analytical and problem solving

Time management

Job description

As a Senior Case Worker in the Hampshire County Council Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team, you’ll work within a multidisciplinary environment collaboratively with your social care colleagues and other professionals in the varied and complex field of NHS CHC. You’ll be supported to manage a diverse caseload, working across all care groups including older and younger adults, with mental health concerns and physical and learning disabilities.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting individuals with their onward care journey following a Discharge to Assess period from hospital.
• Undertaking assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Engaging with multidisciplinary teams to support completion of NHS CHC assessments.
• Collaborating with individuals and their families to transition them to suitable care provision following assessment.

What we’re looking for

• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and it’s eligibility criteria.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care July 2022 (Revised).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work under pressure in a busy working environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organisational and time management skills.

Why join us?

• Career growth: Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker.
• Professional development: Continuous learning, mentoring and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

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