This Senior Discharge Facilitator post sits in the Hospital/LIFE team at Croydon Council, which arranges discharges from Croydon University Hospital and out-of-borough hospitals. The post holder case-manages safe, effective discharges from hospital into community settings, coordinates Discharge Navigators, completes needs assessments and triages safeguarding concerns. The work is short-term and fast-paced, with weekend working on a rota and deputising for the manager in their absence. An Enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Case manage and facilitate safe, effective discharges from hospital to community settings through a multidisciplinary approach
- Coordinate and oversee Discharge Navigators within the sub-team
- Liaise with wards and hospital professionals, make referrals to local authorities and prevent avoidable discharge delays
- Identify concerns that may delay discharge and work with the Transfer of Care Hub Team to resolve them
- Complete needs assessments and Care Act assessments to determine ongoing care needs
- Undertake strengths and asset-based assessments and reviews, and implement support packages to minimise identified risks
- Follow up discharged individuals and work in partnership with service users, carers and family
- Triage safeguarding concerns, take part in SAM discussions and decide on a s.42 enquiry or referral to care management
- Complete risk assessments and implement protection plans as part of crisis intervention
- Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments when required
- Complete advocacy referrals and provide information and advice
- Deputise in the manager's absence and keep a high standard of case recording
Experience
- Strong social work practice skills
Skills & knowledge
- Sound knowledge of key legislation, including the Care Act 2014
- Person-centred practice and problem-solving
- Ability to work flexibly in a rapidly changing public service
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Commitment to team working
- Professionalism, creativity and drive
Nice to have
- Desire to extend practice experience and skills
What’s offered
- Flexible working
- Generous annual leave
- High street shopping vouchers
- Health and leisure discounts through the Options benefits scheme
- Learning, development and career progression, including the ASYE programme
- Post-qualification training
- Case load limit structure to maintain manageable workload
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
