Social Care Assessor – Hospital Discharge Team

Company: Liverpool-City-Council-Au
Apply for the Social Care Assessor – Hospital Discharge Team
Location: Liverpool
Job Description:

Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/48473/1869

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Working Hours: 35

Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool

Closing Date: 25/06/2026

Job Category: Care Services

Region / Division: Liverpool

Business Unit: Adult Social Care and Health

Role Overview:

  • Support adults (18+) to leave hospital safely and regain independence
  • Complete Care Act assessments including Needs, Risk, Mental Capacity and Best Interest decisions
  • Use strengths‑based practice to deliver flexible, outcome-focused support
  • Apply Prevent, Reduce, Delay principles to minimise long‑term care dependency
  • Work on‑site as part of a Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT) with occasional home visits and collaborate closely with nurses, therapists and other health professionals
  • Manage a varied caseload, prioritising early intervention and short‑term support
  • Commission services including reablement, domiciliary care, assistive technology and carer support
  • Participate in MDT meetings, duty functions and shared decision‑making
  • Ensure all work is compliant with legislation, policy and best practice

Our offer to you:

  • At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) – option to purchase further days
  • Agile working – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working
  • Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
  • Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
  • Health and Wellbeing – Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
  • Drive Time – salary sacrifice car lease scheme
  • Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
  • Discounted Gym Memberships
  • Employee Volunteering Scheme

Equal Opportunities:

We are committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

We support reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010.

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Posted: June 8th, 2026