Senior NHS CHC Case Manager

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

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.