We are looking for an experienced Social Care Practitioner to support the Intermediate Care Team (ICT) with timely hospital discharges and smooth transitions into long‑term care.
Key Responsibilities
- Support service users who have been discharged home from hospital with ICT short‑term care.
- Complete social care assessments, mainly via telephone, to identify long‑term needs.
- Create clear, person‑centred care plans to enable service users to move to long‑term providers.
- Work in a fast‑paced environment managing a steady flow of referrals.
- Carry out occasional in-person MCA assessments where required.
- Maintain accurate case notes and follow statutory guidance.
Requirements
- Experience in adult social care or hospital discharge pathways.
- Strong assessment and care-planning skills.
- Confident completing telephone-based assessments.
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act.
If you thrive to make a difference and this is the role for you then we would love to hear from you.
