Social Care Assessor
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing Adult Social Care and Care Management services to patients within hospital settings and discharge pathways. The assessor will identify social care needs, coordinate safe and timely discharges, and support patients in living independently. It focuses on preventing delays and ensuring appropriate care plans are in place post-hospital. The role operates within the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model and involves working with individuals, families, and carers.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake holistic, strengths-based assessments of patients to identify care and support needs.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
- Escalate safeguarding concerns and follow local safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults.
- Understand and explain non-complex legal, social and welfare situations, including relevant Acts like the Mental Capacity Act 2009 and Care Act 2014.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, policies and client social needs developed through diploma level training and practical experience.
- Experience working in a social care, health, or community setting
- Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, hospital discharge pathways, and safeguarding policies.
- An understanding of and commitment to strength-based practice
- Understanding of people affected by dementia and other cognitive impairments
- Good written and IT literacy for case management systems and report writing
- Ability to work under pressure, manage a caseload, and prioritise effectively
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of local authority funding processes, Continuing Healthcare (CHC), and community support services.
- Knowledge of local resources, voluntary sector services, and community networks.
- Previous experience in hospital discharge or social care community team
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Social Care Assessor
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
To provide Adult Social Care and Care Management services to patients within Acute hospital trusts and Derbyshire Community Health Services discharge pathways. DCHS provides Care Act 2014 functions on behalf of Derby City Council under a Section 75 agreement.
To work within the principles of the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model. To establish the social care needs of patients within a hospital setting and coordinate safe, timely, and person-centred discharges. The role focuses on preventing unnecessary delays, supporting independence, and ensuring patients have the right care and support in place once they leave hospital.
To work with individuals, families, and carers to assess social care needs for people within D2A pathways and support the development of care and support plans. The role focuses on enabling people to live as independently as possible, ensuring services are provided in line with legislation, policies, and best practice.
Main duties of the job
Assessment and Care Planning : Undertake holistic, strengths-based assessments of patients to identify care and support needs.
Support for Patients and Families : Provide emotional support to patients and their families
Safeguarding vulnerable people
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