Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner (20793 Redeployment)

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking a professional to support patients and staff in using care technology through the Cassius Service. The role involves collaborating with social workers and health colleagues to enhance discharge pathways and improve community health outcomes. Candidates should have excellent knowledge of care technology and communication skills, as well as the ability to work positively under pressure.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of care technology and Cassius.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiasm to contribute to multi-agency approach.
• Resilience under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Support professionals in using care technology for discharge planning.
• Manage referral processes and support assessments.
• Raise awareness of the Cassius service.
• Work with NHS and social care teams to improve patient outcomes.

Job description

You will work as part of the Digital Care Team to support patients, families and staff to use the Cassius Service particularly as part of the discharge pathways. Working closely with social workers, and other Independence and Wellbeing Practitioners and staff from across the locality to get the best outcomes for people as well as health colleagues both within the hospital and community settings. This role will give you hands-on experience of care technology in practice and delivering change. This role is rewarding and fast-paced.

Responsibilities

• Supporting other professionals to consider care technology as part of discharge planning
• Support care technology assessment
• Supporting community referrals to prevent hospital admissions, linking in with INT Coordinators
• Managing the referral process (including benefits tracking and recording)
• Supporting communication and awareness raising of Cassius
• Managing decisions about eligibility
• Support the Alcove Team in prioritising installations
• Delivering training to therapy teams - both hospital and community based
• Shape and develop the role in line with business needs and changes
• Working as part of an integrated team with NHS, Social Care and Cassius to improve quality of life and independence by providing care technology at the earliest opportunity in an adults journey
• Focus on minimising a person's stay in hospital whilst maximising opportunities to work with people in a community setting, with emphasis on reablement and improving health and long-term well-being

Qualifications / Experience

• Excellent knowledge of care technology and Cassius, and how this can positively improve quality of life and maintain adults' independence
• Excellent communication skills
• The enthusiasm to contribute to a multi-agency approach for responding within urgent timescales
• Resilience under pressure and the ability to remain positive when challenged
• Ability to adapt to changes within the role as and when required