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CHC Project Social worker  – Agency Somerset Council

Rate: £51.79 per hour (Agency)

Working Pattern: 2 days per week onsite

Somerset is seeking an experienced professional to join the team on an agency CHC Project. This role is ideal for someone with extensive expertise in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and a strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, particularly Section 22 and the lawful limits of local authority provision.

The Role As a core member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), you will represent the local authority perspective, contributing to robust and lawful decision-making around CHC eligibility and funding arrangements.

Key Responsibilities
Completing CHC assessments and Decision Support Tools (DSTs) across a range of settings
Applying in-depth knowledge of CHC eligibility criteria
Representing and advocating the local authority position within MDT meetings
Constructively challenging decisions to support defensible outcomes
Exploring and advising on joint funding arrangements where appropriate

Essential Requirements
Extensive experience in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Proven expertise completing DSTs and CHC assessments
Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 – Section 22
Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to provide professional challenge and support sound decision-making

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