Home in Reach Assessor


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£34,186 to £37,389 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW17 0YF
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Home Support and Assessments Escort service users to their homes to allow contractors to carry out repair works safely. Conduct inspections to identify necessary repairs and evaluate completed work to ensure quality and safety. Document all observations and actions taken, updating relevant records promptly. Updating stakeholders on progress of repairs and/or discharge tasks. Transport and Practical Support Arrange transport for service users Support by attending appointments with service users, ensuring access to services that facilitate discharge planning and ongoing care. Support service users requiring transport to airports for repatriation purposes, ensuring a seamless transition and adherence to care plans. Discharge Planning Collaborate with MDTs, contractors, and external agencies to remove barriers to timely discharge. Identify potential risks or delays in discharge processes and escalate issues as required. Work closely with community teams, local authorities, and housing providers to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home or other care settings. Communication and Liaison Build strong relationships with contractors and service providers to coordinate timely completion of works. Liaise with families, carers, and service users to ensure clarity and alignment in discharge and care planning. Maintain accurate records in line with organisational policies and participate in team meetings to share progress and insights. General Responsibilities Adhere to all organisational policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality protocols. Support ongoing service improvements through active participation in audits and feedback processes. Contribute to a positive team culture by upholding the values of respect, openness, collaboration, compassion, and consistency. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

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