Care Manager - Hospital Discharge Team

Job Description

The London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Care Manager to join the Hospital Discharge Team. The post holder will provide care management service to people and their carers ensuring that a strengths-based approach is used to empower the person /carer and connect them to their community. Identifying the needs of people and carers, providing choice and control over the delivery of services, whilst promoting independence in accordance with current legislation and the policy and practice of the local authority is essential.

The post holder is expected to work with all agencies in a multi-disciplinary way, to ensure the best co-ordination and efficient delivery of services to people. As change is a continuing feature of the organisation, a flexible approach is needed to carry out duties. Direct contact with people who may be distressed, have specific learning needs or, physical, sensory, or learning disabilities is involved so it is imperative that staff show sensitivity, tact, and discretion always.

You will be expected to work across the geographical area of Harrow and within the hospital discharge team therefore a full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes desirable not essential.

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of a range of interventions and services provided by Social Services and other agencies including the private and voluntary sector.
• Knowledge and understanding discriminated against groups and the ability to ensure that services are appropriately delivered to meet their needs.
• Ability to demonstrate structure of own time and to prioritise competing demands to ensure all essential work is completed.
• Ability to produce and use workload information and acquire skills to use IT systems are available.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working with people with a physical, learning, or sensory disability and their carers.
• Willingness and ability to undertake duties outside of conventional office hours as and when necessary.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

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