Senior CHC Case Worker (Hybrid) — Discharge to Assess Expert

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Senior Case Worker in its Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team in Winchester. You will work with social care colleagues and other professionals to manage a diverse CHC caseload across adults with complex needs, including mental health, physical and learning disabilities.

You will support discharge-to-assess processes, participate in CHC assessments, and coordinate transitions to suitable care settings with families and care providers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with onward care planning after discharge to assess needs.
• Undertake assessments in line with Care Act 2014 requirements.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to support NHS CHC assessments.
• Collaborate with individuals and families to transition to appropriate care provisions.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Senior Case Worker in its Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team in Winchester. You will work with social care colleagues and other professionals to manage a diverse CHC caseload across adults with complex needs, including mental health, physical and learning disabilities.

You will support discharge-to-assess processes, participate in CHC assessments, and coordinate transitions to suitable care settings with families and care providers.