Job summary

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Health& Social Care Assessor

Base: County Hospital

Hours: 22.5 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Integrated Discharge Hub at County Hospital to support Winter extension plans in the assessment support we deliver.

The role of the Health& Social Care Assessor will be based in our Triage hub at County Hospital, providing discharge guidance and support to our referring acute hospital trust.

The successful candidate will be part of a triage team that receive referrals from inpatient wards for patients with complex needs who require ongoing support following hospital discharge. The role includes the triaging of patients' needs as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a key role in decision making.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will liaise with a variety of people (service users, colleagues, member of the acute hospital team, families/carers and other professionals) to provide an accurate assessment of an individual's ability/potential for reablement via the discharge to assess pathways alongside supporting admission avoidance assessments to prevent a hospital admission.

The post holder will be working autonomously as part of a hub and will be expected to be able to use their own initiative and professional judgement although they will be well supported by the surrounding team and through the clinical and professional networks accessible through the community teams.

The service currently operates a 6 day a week service through the hours of 9am to 6pm including Saturdays and Bank Holidays. This would be negotiated on a pro rata basis.

We are looking for someone that has a passion for making a difference to our patients, someone who wants to enable individuals to live their best lives using our reablement, recovery and rehabilitation service. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and innovative individual who possesses effective telephone and communication skills, IT skills, and exceptional organisational skills.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustorwww.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-ZR-26-8294653

Job locations

County Hospital IDH

Weston Road

Stafford

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The service will be delivered in accordance with the principles of Recovery; empowering individuals to take control of their lives and putting them at the centre of everything we do, recognising the rights of all individuals to gain access to valued roles, relationships, activities and facilities within their local community.

The post holder will facilitate the patients safe transfer from hospital back into the community and to liaise between the hospital and other statutory and non-statutory agencies as required.

The post holder is expected to represent the organisation in a professional and courteous manner at all times and provide advice and information using a level of Health & Social Care understanding and professional judgement.

The post holder is responsible for working independently, exercising assessment and evaluation skills to full ability in order to adjust care assessments as professionally judged to be necessary, and instigate changes in care that are evidence based and in the patients best interests.

Job description Job responsibilities The service will be delivered in accordance with the principles of Recovery; empowering individuals to take control of their lives and putting them at the centre of everything we do, recognising the rights of all individuals to gain access to valued roles, relationships, activities and facilities within their local community. The post holder will facilitate the patients safe transfer from hospital back into the community and to liaise between the hospital and other statutory and non-statutory agencies as required. The post holder is expected to represent the organisation in a professional and courteous manner at all times and provide advice and information using a level of Health & Social Care understanding and professional judgement. The post holder is responsible for working independently, exercising assessment and evaluation skills to full ability in order to adjust care assessments as professionally judged to be necessary, and instigate changes in care that are evidence based and in the patients best interests.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• oLevel 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent, plus additional knowledge and experience of care practices and procedures to diploma level

Desirable

• oLevel 4 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent

Desirable

Essential

• oExperience of working in a team, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's needs.

Desirable

• oExperience in working with in an integrated team.

Person Specification Essential Essential oLevel 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent, plus additional knowledge and experience of care practices and procedures to diploma level Desirable oLevel 4 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent Desirable Essential oExperience of working in a team, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's needs. Desirable oExperience in working with in an integrated team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

County Hospital IDH

Weston Road

Stafford

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

County Hospital IDH

Weston Road

Stafford

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)