Social Care Assessor

Social Care Assessor (Hospital Discharge Team)

Location: Enfield
Contract: Initial 3 months
Hours: 36 hours per week
Pay: £23.87 per hour (Umbrella) / £18.95 per hour (PAYE exclusive)

About the Role

Enfield Council is seeking an experienced Social Care Assessor to join our Hospital Discharge Team (HDT). This is a fast-paced, ward-based role supporting the safe, timely, and effective discharge of residents from hospital into appropriate care and support settings.

You will work closely with NHS colleagues, families, and social care professionals to ensure smooth discharge pathways and positive outcomes for service users.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for adult social care within hospital settings
• Undertake proportionate Care Act assessments and eligibility decisions
• Identify and allocate appropriate care and support resources
• Coordinate care packages to support timely hospital discharges
• Work collaboratively with NHS staff, hospital wards, families, and providers
• Manage and reduce discharge delays through practical problem-solving
• Ensure clear, outcome-focused recording and documentation
• Provide effective handovers to longer-term social care teams
• Maintain accurate records in line with data protection requirements
• Contribute to service improvement and team development

About the Team
You will join a supportive and well-structured Hospital Discharge Team with strong management oversight and peer support. The team plays a key role in enabling safe discharge pathways across Enfield’s hospital settings.

About You We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in adult social care assessment, ideally within hospital discharge or similar fast-paced environments
• Can make confident, proportionate decisions under pressure
• Has strong communication and partnership-working skills
• Understands the Care Act and safeguarding responsibilities
• Can manage competing priorities and fluctuating workloads
• Is committed to delivering person-centred, strengths-based practice

Additional Information

• Hybrid working available, with regular on-site presence required
• Work involves supporting vulnerable adults and liaising with health and community partners
• Must comply with Enfield Council’s safeguarding, health & safety, and information governance policies

Safeguarding Commitment Enfield Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to safer recruitment and safeguarding practices.