Mental Health Assessor

Posting date:	17 February 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	02 March 2026
Location:	Worcester, WR5 1BW
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	E0374-26-0002

Summary

ABOUT US We are a well-established and trusted health economy partner, saving millions for reinvestment in health and social care through our Workforce, Financial and Care businesses. We are dedicated to improving the health economy through expert advisors, established technology, and best practice process improvement. Our work has also been recognised with numerous HR and Finance industry awards. All our employees work from the comfort of their own home. We now have over 400 employees based across the length and breadth of the UK, enjoying the flexibility of working remotely. We are proud to say that we are currently the: First Best Large Company To Work For in the UK First Best Consultancy To Work For in the UK We are a three star (out of three)rated companyby Best Companies, recognizing Liaison Group as aWorld-class Company to Work For. The passion and authenticity of our people are core to developing lasting partner relationships that deliver on expectations and achieve success. JOB SUMMARY This postholder will be working as part of a team in undertaking complex assessments for our clients. The postholder will lead clinical assessments, the redesign of packages of care, the commissioning and implementation of those packages and the design of KPIs against which future monitoring will take place. They will also liaise with Local Authority representatives to ensure their views are incorporated. This post is for a S117 Assessor who is responsible for evaluating the needs of individuals in receipt or being assessed for Section 117 after care support. They will assess individuals who are entitled to S117 having been discharged from a Mental Health inpatient setting, but who have not necessarily been receiving care on that pathway. The Assessment will consider the required ongoing support, and what level of funding is necessary to meet those needs. This involves reviewing medical records, conducting individual assessments, and providing clinical advice. The package of care and support plan should be designed to prevent the individual from being readmitted to hospital. For all the cases assessed we will ask the postholder to work in support of our client to negotiate new packages of care and develop clear KPIs to assist future assessment. In support of this work, we expect the postholder to provide detailed evidence for all recommendations in their clinical reports to support the commissioner with any future appeal. The postholder will ensure the care plan is updated and a clear focus on steps necessary to avoid future hospital admissions is included. PRINCIPAL TASKS & ACTIVITIES Conduct Assessments ensure 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 provide clinical expertise to the process of assessment, care planning and monitoring of care Reviewing Cases Review existing S117 cases to ensure they continue to be eligible and are structured according to need with appropriate levels of designated resource Determine eligibility 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 Update Personal Health Budgets if applicable. Draft Recommendations for ICB to consider clear supporting evidence Supporting Patients Provide information and support to individuals and families through the assessment process Work with the Commissioning Team to agree any recommended changes to the care package Provide evidence for all cases where there is a complaint Collaborating with other professionals EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Essential: Mental Health Manager with experience in Section one hundred and seventeen Assessment. Experience in redesigning complex package of care to meet clinical and social care needs. Skills & Competencies: Experience in Mental Health Assessments. Self-Motivator. Managing complex assessments. Building positive relationships with Partner Organisations. Experience of working with individuals and families. Desirable: Experience of remote assessments. Qualifications & Training Qualified to degree level . OUR VALUES Our values are towork withCare and Honesty, to Inspire and Guideour colleagues and clients. Care -We are proud to help the health economy save money. We care about people. Honesty -We operate with the integrity and are honest with ourselves, our colleagues, and our clients. Inspire -We are at the forefront of health economy innovation. Guide -We provide guidance to ensure that clients can make the most of every savings opportunity. HOW TO APPLY If this sounds like the right fit and you want to work for an award-winning, market-leading company, please apply using the link to our current vacancies page and follow the steps:https://myliaison.jobs.people-first.com/jobs 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. 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