Job Introduction
Job title: Social Care Assessor- Hospital Discharge Team
A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces there’s really something for everyone!
Make a real difference at the moment it matters most. Are you a compassionate, motivated professional looking to have an immediate impact on people’s lives? Join our dynamic Hospital Discharge Team and play a vital role in supporting safe, timely and person‑centred transitions from hospital to home.
Hospital discharge is often when people are at their most vulnerable. In this role, your decisions will directly shape outcomes for individuals, families and the wider health and care system – ensuring people leave hospital safely, with the right support in place.
The role:
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You as the Social Care Assessor will support adults (18+) to leave hospital safely and regain independence
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As a Social Care Assessor you will complete Care Act assessments including Needs, Risk, Mental Capacity and Best Interest decisions
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As a Social Care Assessor you will use strengths‑based practice to deliver flexible, outcome-focused support
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As a Social Care Assessor you will apply Prevent, Reduce, Delay principles to minimise long-term care dependency
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As a Social Care Assessor you will work on-site as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), with occasional home visits
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As a Social Care Assessor you will collaborate closely with nurses, therapists and other health professionals
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As a Social Care Assessor you will manage a varied caseload, prioritising early intervention and short-term support
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As a Social Care Assessor you will commission services including reablement, domiciliary care, assistive technology and carer support
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As a Social Care Assessor you will take part in MDT meetings, duty functions and shared decision-making
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As a Social Care Assessor you will ensure all work is compliant with legislation, policy and best practice
Our offer to you:
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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
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Agile working- a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
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Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
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Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
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Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
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Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
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Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
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Discounted Gym Memberships
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Employee Volunteering Scheme
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Medicash
Next steps:
Closing date: Thursday 25th June 2026
Shortlisting date: Friday 26th June 2026
Interview date: W/C 6th July 2026
Interview type: Face-to-face
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Ava Miller- [email protected]
Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.
Liverpool City Council is 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. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected].
Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list
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