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THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

The Council is in the process of implementing a new pay and grading structure under the national Single Status agreement. The salary for jobs earning a basic between Ł15,470 and Ł46,479 is subject to that review and may therefore change in the next 12 to 18 months.

Adult Services

Physical Disability Team
Social Care Assessment Officer
Ref: S/883(e)
Ł14,291 - Ł18,429 per annum (progression beyond Ł15,751 per annum subject to satisfactory assessment)
30 hours per week
Temporary for 12 months
A vacancy has arisen for a Social Care Assessment Officer to work alongside the Social Worker at Walkergate Park Centre for Neuro-rehabilitation, which is part of Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Trust in Newcastle. The Centre provides in-patient rehabilitation to people from the North-East region with complex physical and cognitive needs resulting from neurological disabilities, including acquired/traumatic brain injury and MS. The post is managed by Newcastle City Council and is part of the community Physical Disability Team. The post is based at Walkergate Park, Benfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne.

You must be interested in working as part of a busy multi-disciplinary team, supporting people who have experienced major life-changing events, and their families and carers. You must also be enthusiastic about helping people to manage the transition from in-patient care back into the community.

For an informal discussion please contact Jamie Feather, Team Manager - Physical Disability Team, on 0191 278 8100. For a paper application pack please telephone 0191 211 6359.
Closing Date: 16 July 2009

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