Social Worker

This exciting, specialist position will play a vital role in the identification across all adult care service user groups of people with health care needs which may be above those which can be lawfully met through the Care Act 2014. With the support and guidance of the CHC Team Manager you will play an active role in carrying out CHC assessments alongside a CHC Nurse Assessor and making joint recommendations regarding each persons eligibility for full NHS funding. The identification of people whose needs could be most appropriately met through joint health and social care funding is also required., This exciting, specialist position will play a vital role in the identification across all adult care service user groups of people with health care needs which may be above those which can be lawfully met through the Care Act 2014. With the support and guidance of the CHC Team Manager you will play an active role in carrying out CHC assessments alongside a CHC Nurse Assessor and making joint recommendations regarding each persons eligibility for full NHS funding. The identification of people whose needs could be most appropriately met through joint health and social care funding is also required. This role will suit someone who has successfully completed their ASYE and ideally has some knowledge and experience of what continuing health care entails. A full induction programme will be provided alongside ongoing professional development opportunities.

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