Job Description

The Role:

 

You will be required to assess early support discharge (D2A model) from Shropshire acute & community hospitals, this may include Out of County Hospitals.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

The candidate will assess level of care provision that has been procured by our Brokerage Department, to assist a period of re-enablement.

The first assessment will be required to be undertaken within the first 48 hours, identifying length of stay and whether there is a need for ongoing services.

The candidate will need assessment competences, good communication and interview skills be able to sign post with a community focus, and guide the service-users and families through the process.

For long term care provision the candidate will need to complete strengths' approach Care Act assessment and apply for funding. Home from Hospital are a seven day service, with Admission Avoidance scheme operating 10-6pm, Sat & Sun 8:00-14:00 with a clear focus of support a person within their own home with health and social care acute needs, for a short period of time.

The post holder will need to be flexible to the service demand and be able to work at a very fast pace.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualifications: Good general education (A-C) and work related qualifications Experience: 2+ years working with adults in a similar role as a Social Work Assistant or Support Worker Compliance: Up to date DBS.