Wellbeing Assessor (Fairer Funding Team)

The Role:

To play your part in ensuring that the team is effective and efficient in delivering its core purpose to the citizens of Stoke-on-Trent: Ensure that people are fully involved and empowered throughout their contact with the service. Ensure that the person is fully understood in order that the most appropriate tailored solutions can be offered. Identify and address any system barriers which prevent the people from experiencing the most efficient and effective journey through the service. Ensure that people are empowered, connected, independent and have an improved sense of well-being through the provision of outcome focused support. Meet with people regularly to discuss their experiences of the service to drive further improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake holistic social care assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 and CHC National Framework.
• Participate in NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, including completion of Decision Support Tools (DSTs).
• Contribute professional social work expertise to multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Safeguard adults at risk and ensure appropriate safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Support discharge planning and prevent delayed transfers of care.
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues, care providers, housing, and voluntary agencies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and person-centred practice.
• Assess mental capacity and apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 appropriately.
• Manage a complex caseload and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Provide advice and support to individuals, carers, and families regarding CHC processes and eligibility.
• Attend panel meetings, case conferences, and reviews as required.
• Ensure services are delivered within statutory responsibilities and local policies.

About You:

• Excellent assessment and care planning skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations.
• Good report writing and It skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.