Qualified Social Worker - CHC

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker, Continuing Healthcare Team within the Social Care Industry within Kensington and Chelsea. The role offers flexible and reduced working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Kensington and Chelsea are embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for Adults and their Service Users. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Main duties include:

1. To provide a care co-ordination approach to the management and support of individuals who meet the eligibility for Continuing Health Care (CHC).
2. Creating and carrying out reviews of the care packages.
3. To undertake comprehensive social care assessments and reports with detailed Support Plans as appropriate.
4. Working with families, carers and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.
5. Assessing / reassessing complex health and social care needs.
6. Requesting funding.
7. Completing Decision Support Tool (DST) to establish eligibility for health care.
8. Completing Continuing Healthcare Checklists.
9. Attending MDT meetings.

To discuss this CHC role, or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Kensington and Chelsea please contact Faye Whitehead (phone number removed) or email.