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Senior Assessor
The closing date is 07 June 2026
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
The Senior Assessor plays a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care within the Home First service. They provide advanced assessment, complex case management, and operational support, while also guiding and developing colleagues to maintain excellence across the team.
Main duties of the job
* Advanced Clinical Assessment & Case Management
o Undertake timely, holistic assessments of patients' functional, medical, and social care needs.
o Lead on complex discharge planning, ensuring safe transitions from acute/community care to home.
* Supervision, Training & Professional Development
o Provide day‑to‑day leadership, guidance, and support for Band 4 staff.
o Oversee the training and competency development of Band 5 assessors.
* Operational Support & Service Delivery
o Assist with rota planning, task allocation, and daily workforce coordination.
o Monitor workloads and escalate service pressures to maintain safe staffing levels.
* Quality, Safety & Safeguarding
o Ensure accurate and timely documentation in line with CQC standards and organisational policy.
o Recognise and escalate safeguarding concerns, risks, or incidents in line with procedures.
* Partnership & Communication
o Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers, and professionals across health and social care.
o Act as a point of escalation for colleagues managing complex cases.
* Service Development & Innovation
o Identify and share opportunities for improving assessment, discharge, and patient flow.
o Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support the implementation of new models of care.
Working Conditions & Role Demand
Frequent use of IT systems for documentation, communication, and care planning. Exposure to a variety of home environments and unpredictable situations.
About us
Rated “outstanding” by the CQC, we are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive. If driving is a requirement, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non‑EU country). We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team at kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent; GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above); Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc), NVQ Level 6, or equivalent; Full UK driving licence; Moving & Handling Train the Trainer qualification
Experience
* Background in Adult Social Care and/or Health Care or previous first‑line supervisor/line‑management experience; experience of supervising staff; experience of working to contract specifications and delivery to required standards.
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to undertake and document formal risk assessments.
* Ability to accurately assess client needs.
* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, people using the service and external contacts as required by the job.
* Ability to prioritise own workload in line with operational procedures and standards.
* Ability to monitor effectively others' work performance.
Knowledge
* Staff will be expected to work within national legislation and Corporate and Directorate policies and procedures relating to Health & Safety and those applicable to Health.
* Comprehensive awareness and understanding of the outcomes set out in the Health & Social Care Act 2008.
* Awareness of overall policies/procedures of department.
* Excellent understanding of enablement and how it fits the assessment process.
* Thorough awareness of legislative framework relating to the provision of enablement and domiciliary services.
Ability to manage
* Ability to manage own time effectively; ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering health and social care policies and procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
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