Learning Disabilities Assessment Manager

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Learning Disabilities Assessment Manager to join our Liaison Care Transformation team, supporting the delivery of complex Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments for our client.

In this role, you will undertake complex CHC assessments for individuals in receipt of CHC funding. You will review clinical records, assess ongoing support needs, and provide evidence‑based recommendations to ensure appropriate levels of care and funding. Working closely with commissioners, providers and Local Authority representatives, you will support the redesign and implementation of person‑centred care packages, develop clear KPIs for future monitoring, and produce robust clinical reports to support decision‑making, appeals and complaints.

You will also ensure care plans are updated with a focus on meeting assessed needs and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.

• Conduct assessments, ensuring relevant paperwork is collected and shared with appropriate representatives prior to assessment, undertaking clinical assessments with individuals, representatives, providers (as required) and relevant Local Authority representatives.
• Evaluate individuals’ needs based on medication records, care plans, daily living activities, discussions with providers.
• Provide clinical advice, supplying expertise to the assessment, care planning and monitoring processes.
• Review cases to ensure they continue to be eligible and are structured according to need with appropriate levels of designated resource.
• Determine eligibility between health and social care and make recommendations (taking account of the views of the Local Authority representatives) on eligibility and appropriate level of support related to clinical and social care needs.
• Complete assessment documentation and ensure Local Authority comments are incorporated.
• Ensure care plans are updated based on assessment recommendations.
• Draft recommendations for ICB to consider, providing clear supporting evidence.
• Support patients by providing information and support to individuals and families through the assessment process.
• Provide evidence for all cases where there is a complaint.
• Collaborate with other professionals.

• Learning Disabilities CHC assessments.
• Experience in redesigning complex packages of care to meet clinical and social care needs.

Essential:

• Experience in Learning Disability Assessments
• Self‑motivation
• Managing complex assessments
• Building positive relationships with partner organisations
• Experience of working with individuals and families

Desirable:

• Experience of remote assessments

Essential:

• Qualified to degree level in a related subject.

We are proud to support our colleagues and will offer an interview to any candidate with a disability, should they match the skills and experience required for the role.

Liaison Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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