Continuing Health Care Practitioner
The Red & Green Practice · Healthcare Assistant · viaNHS Jobs
£32073.00 to £39043.00
- Closing date
- 2 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 3d ago
- Specialism
- Healthcare Assistant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5645163
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Job summary
15 hours per week (0.4 FTE), fixed-term maternity cover contract for 1 year.
Band 5 Continuing Health Care Practitioner.
An opportunity has arisen for a Continuing Health Care practitioner (Band 5) to join Livewell Southwest within Mental Health Services for 12 months. Experience is essential, successful applicants will have a commitment to strengths based and solution focused interventions and use identified models to work with people to achieve person centred outcomes. This Post is working with Health funded individuals.
This role is working across the organisation, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical health needs ensuring that there care needs are met.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Main duties of the job
To provide quality information and advice to people and their carers on the best ways to meet their needs and achieve their stated outcomes and help them to live their lives as independently as possible.
To develop a wide range of skills and knowledge to be able to complete an initial assessment and look at other professional involvement required within discharge to assess team and across Livewell southwest services.
To complete holistic assessments acknowledging the Care Act 2014, for those who are health funded equipment provision and basic therapy advice, following Shared Skills training provided within the team
To have a knowledge of a wide range of services (including third sector) to support people to achieve their identified outcomes.
To take a strength-based approach to referral and assessment.
To undertake non-complex assessments of need and to help people to develop outcome-based support plans.
To recognise and take appropriate action when people are at risk of harm, abuse or neglect.
To assist people in the assessment and support planning process by helping them to assess risks and determine necessary support and contingency plans.
To help people and their carers to identify sustainable contingency plans to help them maintain independent living in emergency and crisis situations.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro-rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
B9832-2026-NM-10497
Job locations
Westbourne Unit
Beacon Park Road
Plymouth
PL2 2PQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The post holder will be required to undertake non-complex and proportionate assessments that are evidence-based. The term non-complex is defined as - predictable situations often where the person is motivated to engage and respond to information, guidance, and advice. The person may present a low level of risk to self or others, and the risk can be managed safely. These situations often require short-term interventions, and the decisions require some analysis of different views and factors impacting on the persons life.
Examples could include mental capacity assessments and health and social care assessments of people who have a variety of needs. The post holder is also required to arrange and review the delivery of social care support. There may be situations where the work is complex and on these occasions the post holder will need to seek support from social work colleagues or their line manager.
Decision-Making:
The job involves working within recognised procedures and requires the post holder to use initiative when organising their workload and determining work priorities daily.
You will also be expected to:
Respond independently to problems and unusual situations with access to an Advanced Practitioner and colleagues for advice and guidance.
Deal with any unexpected problems or situations through recognised procedures.
Undertake Independent decision making on handling particular situations and unexpected problems.
Resolve problems or situations which may be complex and not covered by existing procedures.
Use judgement to assess a particular situation and decide the best way forward for resolution, when there is conflicting information.
Raise concerns with an Advanced Practitioner, i.e. in relation to Safeguarding, moving and handling, in relation to the above points.
Accountabilities:
To undertake detailed assessments of care and support needs and reablement goals, with the specific focus of taking a holistic view of the persons needs and considering the options of support available to them.
To undertake reviews of formal support arrangements.
To undertake non-complex assessment of needs.
To undertake non-complex carers assessments.
To help people and their carers to identify sustainable contingency plans to help them maintain independent living in emergency and crisis situations.
To comply with all relevant legislative requirements as well as Livewell policies and procedures.
To recognise statutory responsibilities in respect of providing Community Care services.
Responsibility for providing information, advice and guidance on established Livewell policy and external regulations and/or statutory requirements related to the well-being of people.
Occasionally required to demonstrate duties and provide advice, guidance and support to other employees, students or trainees. Also to provide feedback to the Practice Learning Managers/ Student Supervisors.
Responsibility for accurately inputting information of work undertaken on electronic systems, i.e. Care first 6 and systm1 and also using a number of systems for checking information relevant to the persons needs.
Responsibility to ensure that data inputted onto the system is accurate.
Work in partnership with all other relevant agencies to ensure the needs of vulnerable adults are addressed, e.g. police, NHS.
To recognise the need for other professional involvement within the team and across Livewell services.
Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
Physical Effort
Regular travel to service users' homes, residential homes and nursing settings to undertake assessments and reviews.
Occasional moving and handling risk assessment activities and observation of care environments.
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking and using display screen equipment when completing assessments and maintaining electronic records.
Mental Effort
Daily requirement for sustained concentration when undertaking assessments, reviewing information, completing reports and maintaining accurate electronic records.
Regular analysis of information from multiple sources to assess needs, identify risks and determine appropriate support plans.
Frequent decision-making and problem-solving, including situations where there may be conflicting information or no clear procedural solution.
Regular interruptions and conflicting demands, such as urgent calls, referrals and changing service priorities requiring frequent reprioritisation of workload.
Emotional Effort
Daily involvement with vulnerable adults and carers experiencing ill health, disability, crisis situations, loss of independence and terminal illness.
Working with individuals who may be difficult to communicate with due to cognitive impairment, mental health issues or communication difficulties.
Regular exposure to safeguarding concerns, abuse, neglect and situations where adults may be at risk of harm.
Managing sensitive conversations regarding care needs, financial implications of care, risk management and future support arrangements.
Occasional exposure to verbal abuse, aggression or challenging behaviour from service users, relatives or members of the public.
Managing conflict and family disagreements whilst remaining professional and objective.
Physical Skills
Standard keyboard and IT skills for maintaining electronic records, producing reports and using multiple information systems.
Ability to accurately complete assessments and record information on electronic case management systems, including CareFirst, Eclipse and SystmOne.
Ability to travel independently across the service area to undertake assessments and reviews.
Visiting people in their own homes may present risks to health and wellbeing, which will require appropriate risk assessment and discussion with managers.
Developed observation and assessment skills when assessing service users' needs, risks and home environments.
Working Conditions:
Most of the work within our team will require the post holder to assess service users within their own environment or a residential/nursing setting.
Serious verbal abuse, aggression and other anti-social behaviour from people and/or members of the public can occur occasionally
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The post holder will be required to undertake non-complex and proportionate assessments that are evidence-based. The term non-complex is defined as - predictable situations often where the person is motivated to engage and respond to information, guidance, and advice. The person may present a low level of risk to self or others, and the risk can be managed safely. These situations often require short-term interventions, and the decisions require some analysis of different views and factors impacting on the persons life.
Examples could include mental capacity assessments and health and social care assessments of people who have a variety of needs. The post holder is also required to arrange and review the delivery of social care support. There may be situations where the work is complex and on these occasions the post holder will need to seek support from social work colleagues or their line manager.
Decision-Making:
The job involves working within recognised procedures and requires the post holder to use initiative when organising their workload and determining work priorities daily.
You will also be expected to:
Respond independently to problems and unusual situations with access to an Advanced Practitioner and colleagues for advice and guidance.
Deal with any unexpected problems or situations through recognised procedures.
Undertake Independent decision making on handling particular situations and unexpected problems.
Resolve problems or situations which may be complex and not covered by existing procedures.
Use judgement to assess a particular situation and decide the best way forward for resolution, when there is conflicting information.
Raise concerns with an Advanced Practitioner, i.e. in relation to Safeguarding, moving and handling, in relation to the above points.
Accountabilities:
To undertake detailed assessments of care and support needs and reablement goals, with the specific focus of taking a holistic view of the persons needs and considering the options of support available to them.
To undertake reviews of formal support arrangements.
To undertake non-complex assessment of needs.
To undertake non-complex carers assessments.
To help people and their carers to identify sustainable contingency plans to help them maintain independent living in emergency and crisis situations.
To comply with all relevant legislative requirements as well as Livewell policies and procedures.
To recognise statutory responsibilities in respect of providing Community Care services.
Responsibility for providing information, advice and guidance on established Livewell policy and external regulations and/or statutory requirements related to the well-being of people.
Occasionally required to demonstrate duties and provide advice, guidance and support to other employees, students or trainees. Also to provide feedback to the Practice Learning Managers/ Student Supervisors.
Responsibility for accurately inputting information of work undertaken on electronic systems, i.e. Care first 6 and systm1 and also using a number of systems for checking information relevant to the persons needs.
Responsibility to ensure that data inputted onto the system is accurate.
Work in partnership with all other relevant agencies to ensure the needs of vulnerable adults are addressed, e.g. police, NHS.
To recognise the need for other professional involvement within the team and across Livewell services.
Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
Physical Effort
Regular travel to service users' homes, residential homes and nursing settings to undertake assessments and reviews.
Occasional moving and handling risk assessment activities and observation of care environments.
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking and using display screen equipment when completing assessments and maintaining electronic records.
Mental Effort
Daily requirement for sustained concentration when undertaking assessments, reviewing information, completing reports and maintaining accurate electronic records.
Regular analysis of information from multiple sources to assess needs, identify risks and determine appropriate support plans.
Frequent decision-making and problem-solving, including situations where there may be conflicting information or no clear procedural solution.
Regular interruptions and conflicting demands, such as urgent calls, referrals and changing service priorities requiring frequent reprioritisation of workload.
Emotional Effort
Daily involvement with vulnerable adults and carers experiencing ill health, disability, crisis situations, loss of independence and terminal illness.
Working with individuals who may be difficult to communicate with due to cognitive impairment, mental health issues or communication difficulties.
Regular exposure to safeguarding concerns, abuse, neglect and situations where adults may be at risk of harm.
Managing sensitive conversations regarding care needs, financial implications of care, risk management and future support arrangements.
Occasional exposure to verbal abuse, aggression or challenging behaviour from service users, relatives or members of the public.
Managing conflict and family disagreements whilst remaining professional and objective.
Physical Skills
Standard keyboard and IT skills for maintaining electronic records, producing reports and using multiple information systems.
Ability to accurately complete assessments and record information on electronic case management systems, including CareFirst, Eclipse and SystmOne.
Ability to travel independently across the service area to undertake assessments and reviews.
Visiting people in their own homes may present risks to health and wellbeing, which will require appropriate risk assessment and discussion with managers.
Developed observation and assessment skills when assessing service users' needs, risks and home environments.
Working Conditions:
Most of the work within our team will require the post holder to assess service users within their own environment or a residential/nursing setting.
Serious verbal abuse, aggression and other anti-social behaviour from people and/or members of the public can occur occasionally
What you need to do now
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