Care Home Trusted Assessor in London

Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AT

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 4+ Months

Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00 (Per Week Hours 36)

Pay Rate: £38.19 Per Hour (Competitive rate dependent on experience and qualifications)

Job Responsibilities:

• Carry out trusted assessments for adults who are medically fit for discharge from hospital to care home settings.
• Work closely with the Hospital Integrated Discharge Team, multidisciplinary teams, and care home providers to support timely and safe discharges.
• Act on behalf of care homes to assess suitability for admission and manage changes in care needs.
• Reduce delayed transfers of care by resolving barriers to discharge through effective problem-solving.
• Ensure discharge documentation, care plans, and medication are complete prior to transfer.
• Support and promote the effective use of the Red Bag Scheme.
• Liaise with hospital staff, care homes, district nurses, and specialist teams to coordinate discharge arrangements.
• Represent the views and needs of older people, ensuring mental capacity and best interests are considered.
• Provide clear, sensitive, and accurate communication regarding patient needs and discharge plans.
• Monitor discharge quality and report issues to relevant partners, including health and social care teams.
• Maintain accurate records and provide data for performance monitoring and reporting.
• Contribute to service development, pilot projects, and new ways of working within trusted assessment models.
• Support service improvement activities, including training, safeguarding enquiries, and performance initiatives.
• Plan and organise work to ensure effective delivery of discharge support services.

Person Specification:

Must-Have Requirements:

• Professional qualification in Nursing.
• Evidence of post-qualification experience and ongoing continuing professional development.
• Experience working with older people and adults with long-term conditions in hospital and community settings.
• Previous experience of hospital discharge planning or integrated discharge teams.
• Strong knowledge of adult safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act, and relevant social care legislation.
• Specialist knowledge of the NHS Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care framework.
• Ability to assess complex needs and recommend appropriate discharge options.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and meet service deadlines.
• Strong report writing and record-keeping skills.
• Confident use of IT systems for case recording and data reporting.
• Ability to travel within and outside the local area.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional work outside normal hours.

Nice-to-Have Requirements:

• Management or leadership qualification.
• Best Interests Assessor qualification.
• Experience supervising or supporting staff.
• Knowledge of reablement services and programmes.
• Experience contributing to service development or pilot projects.
• Understanding of recruitment, staff selection, and health and safety requirements.

Additional Notes:

The role requires a high level of professionalism, resilience, and the ability to manage sensitive situations. Strong negotiation and influencing skills are essential to resolve complex discharge challenges. The post holder must work collaboratively across organisational boundaries to achieve positive outcomes for service users.