About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Care Manager to work with us in our Adult Social Care teams who are leading the way in health and social care integration. This is a great opportunity to join a nationally recognized and committed team, supporting service users and their carers every step of the way. If you are looking for a chance to work in a service where you can add real value this could be the role for you!
Main duties of the job
About you
Educated to A Level/NVQ3 standard or equivalent or Educated to NVQ4 or equivale.
Previous experience in an Adult services setting
Understanding of Community Care legislation and multi- disciplinary working
Able to complete social care assessments
Manage a caseload
About the role
As the Care Manager, Hospital Discharge & Reablement you will be responsible for the following:
Facilitate efficient assessment of Rutland adult residents
Ensure safe, timely and effective hospital discharges through the completion and coordination of assessments
Commission services and support in response to assessed need
Maintain accurate and timely assessment and case records. Monitor and review support plans to ensure ongoing effectiveness
About us
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are supportive of Hybrid working and welcome a conversation at interview about flexible working arrangements. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Job description Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Job:
To complete social care assessments with Rutland residents, to work within thedischarge to assess pathways and support safe and timely discharge in thecommunity.
There are 3 levels of Care Management roles mapped against the Councils pay and
grading framework:
- Level 1 Level 3 NVQ Qualified (equivalent)
- Level 2 Level 4 NVQ Qualified
- Level 3 Level 4 NVQ Qualified with substantial experience
Main Responsibilities:
1. To ensure safe, timely and effective hospital discharges through the completionand coordination of assessment, considering a discharge to assess model,reablement plan and care plan in order to ensure a safe and person centredservice is provided to deliver required outcomes.
2. To work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team throughout hospital stayto promote strengths based outcomes, dignity, respect and choice and whichenables effective discharge from hospital and transfer of care.
3. To arrange support in accordance with assessed needs of those referred intothe service, with the aim to increase independence and ensure a timelydischarge from hospital.
4. To provide daily feedback to the senior practitioner and team manager onprogress of discharges and reasons for any delays.
5. To consider in every case the appropriateness of Reablement and/or assistivetechnology as a way of optimising independence.
6. To promote to the safety and well-being of all people in the community throughthe implementation of the Rutland safeguarding adults practices andprocedures.
7. To comply with the National standards and regulations, the Mental CapacityAct, Deprivations of Liberty standards (DoLS) and the Care Act to promote thehighest quality of support to adults and ensure they are safeguarded.
8. To undertake monitoring and review of support plans.
9. To work in an integrated way with colleagues and other health and social careprofessionals to ensure the best and most seamless transition for adults.
10. To maintain accurate and timely assessment and case records in accordancewith the case recording guidance.
11. To act in accordance with the principles set out in the Employee Code ofConduct and the Councils Values, recognising the duty of all public sectoremployees to discharge public functions reasonably and according to the law.
12. Take reasonable care for your health and safety and that of other persons whomay be affected by the performance of your duties. Where appropriate you willsafeguard the health and safety of all persons and premises under your controland guidance in accordance with the provisions of Health and Safety legislationand Rutland County Councils and Directorate codes of practice andprocedures. You will exercise proper care in handling, operating andsafeguarding any equipment, vehicle or appliance provided, used or issued bythe Council or provided or issued by a third party for individual or collective usein the performance of your duties.
13. This job description indicates the main areas of activity of this post. From timeto time, however, other tasks/duties may be required but these will fall withinthe general areas of responsibility and grade of the post. Any changes whichare of a permanent nature will, following consultation with you, be included inthe job description in specific terms and will be formally issued to you.
Essential:
Level 1: Educated to A Level/NVQ3 standard or equivalent
Level 2 and 3: Educated to NVQ4 standard or professional
qualification (e.g. social work, nurse, OT, physio)
Experience in an adult social work/adult health environment.
An understanding of the Strengths based approach to working
with adults.
A working knowledge of The Care Act
Experience of multidisciplinary working.
Knowledge and experience of safeguarding policy and
procedures.
Level 2: Experience of CHC DSTs, mental capacity
assessments, DoLS and best interest decision making.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 1: Educated to A Level/NVQ3 standard or equivalent Level 2 and 3: Educated to NVQ4 standard or professional qualification (e.g. social work, nurse, OT, physio)
Desirable
Level 1: Education within health and social care
Experience Essential
Experience in an adult social work/adult health environment. An understanding of the Strengths based approach to working with adults. A working knowledge of The Care Act Experience of multidisciplinary working. Knowledge and experience of safeguarding policy and procedures. Level 2: Experience of CHC DSTs, mental capacity assessments, DoLS and best interest decision making.
Desirable
Level 1 Post qualifying experience in adult social care or in a health setting
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to undertake social care assessments, creativity in support planning and monitor and review effectiveness of community support/ Good communication skills both written and oral. Ability to relate effectively with other professionals/agencies Ability to develop and change in the light of the changing health and social care policy environment. Decision making skills Ability to deal with challenging situations and work under pressure Ability to work in partnership within the department and external agencies IT Skills Assessment and risk management skills Managing conflict and maintaining professional relationships Good organisational skills Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities Level 2: Developed expertise across more than one Adult client group.
Desirable
Able to assess risk and make sound professional judgments. Be able to contribute to the development of the 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Rutland County Council
Address Rutland County Council
Catmos Street
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6HP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)