Locum Adults Trusted Assessor

Independent Living Assessor

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Independent Living Assessor to join the Hospital Discharge Service at the City of Westminster Council. The Hospital Discharge Team supports adults with complex health and social care needs to return home safely following hospital admission and remain as independent as possible.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing and other health and social care professionals, you will play a key role in supporting hospital discharge pathways, coordinating outcome-focused support and promoting independence through proportionate assessment, review and care coordination.

You will work closely with hospitals, health partners, community services, carers and other agencies to ensure residents receive the right support, from the right person, at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen incoming referrals using a RAG rating process and gather relevant information from wards, discharge teams, Home First services and health partners.
• Review existing care packages and coordinate outcome-focused interim support plans.
• Attend discharge planning and multidisciplinary meetings, agreeing actions and coordinating next steps.
• Promote assistive technology to maximise independence and reduce reliance on statutory services.
• Process referrals and monitor cases to ensure appropriate services remain in place.
• Complete accurate records, assessments, referrals and concise reports.
• Liaise and negotiate with internal departments and external agencies to secure appropriate support.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to residents, carers and professionals.
• Support residents to complete self-assessments and make informed choices about their care and support options.
• Undertake risk assessments and develop proportionate support plans that balance independence with safety.
• Support personal budget processes and financial assessments.
• Provide information regarding reablement services, financial assessments and hospital discharge arrangements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of specialist, community and universal services available to residents.
• Manage a caseload of individuals requiring ongoing review and monitoring.
• Work alongside voluntary sector organisations, service providers and community partners to maximise available support.
• Contribute to service performance monitoring and data collection requirements.
• Undertake annual reviews of support plans using appropriate assessment and review tools.
• Set goals, coordinate support arrangements and review outcomes with residents.
• Promote independence and maximise individuals’ ability to undertake activities of daily living safely.
• Ensure support plans remain responsive to changing needs and circumstances.
• Work collaboratively with Adult Social Care colleagues and partner organisations to optimise outcomes for service users.

About You

We are looking for an Independent Living Assessor with experience within health, social care, community support or hospital discharge services. You will be committed to supporting people to live independently and will have a good understanding of care coordination and the Trusted Assessor role.

You will be confident assessing needs, monitoring progress and adapting support plans to reflect changing circumstances. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as you will work with residents, carers, health professionals, social care colleagues, service providers and community partners.

You will be organised and able to prioritise a varied caseload while maintaining accurate records and producing clear, concise reports. A commitment to independence, choice, control and equal partnership working with residents and carers is essential.

Requirements

• Experience working within health, social care, community support or hospital discharge services.
• Experience of care coordination and an understanding of the Trusted Assessor role.
• Ability to assess needs and develop outcome-focused support plans.
• Awareness of hospital discharge processes and pathways.
• Understanding of disabilities and long-term conditions and their impact on individuals.
• Knowledge of services available to disabled adults and their carers.
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to undertake risk assessments and balance independence with safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise competing demands.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with residents, carers and professionals.
• Confidence producing accurate records and concise reports.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, equal partnership working and supporting diverse communities.
• Ability to access residents in community and home environments where required.
• Commitment to promoting independence, choice and control.

Contract & Salary

• Job Title: Independent Living Assessor
• Location: City of Westminster Council
• Area: Central London Social Services
• Salary: £23.83 per hour Umbrella
• Job Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Service: Hospital Discharge Service

How to Apply

To apply for this Independent Living Assessor role, apply using the form on the page.

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Code:  U. OR114764. 010009.B21047