Health and Social care officer

Health and Social care officer

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

Ref:

AS290(e)

Part time

£24,294 - £25,119 per annum

Health & Social Care Officers play a vital role by supporting people in their own homes across the City of Newcastle to improve their quality of life. People want to remain as independent in their own home for as long as possible and our Community Reablement Service is here to support them do that. This is a highly personalised service which enables people to do things for themselves.

These posts do not require specific experience or professional qualifications. What they really need is your caring approach, your patience, and your commitment to making a real difference to people’s lives. Once in post we would support you through a 3-month comprehensive induction and training program, learning all aspects of the role alongside our experienced colleagues.

Maintaining the dignity of people must be always a priority and successful applicants must be able to deliver care and support with great sensitivity whilst demonstrating a strong commitment to promoting independence.

Being able to work shifts, weekends and split shifts on a rota basis is essential

You will work a two-week pattern of four days in week one and three days in week two with every other weekend off. This pattern is a guaranteed 50-hour fortnight and weekend, and evening enhancements are paid as are travel expenses and access to other benefits schemes. You will be provided with a uniform and work phone.

Two-week pattern, working split shifts on each day.

*Morning shifts: 7:30am - 12:08pm or 8am - 12:38pm

*Evening shifts: 4pm - 6pm or 6pm - 8pm or 8pm - 10pm

For more information please contact Andrea Marshall at andrea.marshall@newcastle.gov.uk

Benefits:

Regular supervision, training, generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays with the ability to buy additional leave. Access to health assured, mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives. Access to a generous, defined pension scheme. Access to a number of schemes such as vehicle leasing, bike to work, home electronics and annual travel pass

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Permanent

Closing date:

31 December 2025