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:

AS301(e)

Part time

£24,294 - £25,119 per annum, pro rata (actual £19,697 - £20,366 per annum)

Do you want to make a real difference to people's lives?

Do you get satisfaction from helping people?

Do you want be part of a dedicated and skilled team?

We are looking to appoint committed and enthusiastic people to be Health and Social Care Officers in our day service.

We provide a service for adults with severe learning disabilities with additional complex support needs and are looking to appoint people who are enthusiastic, creative and committed to enhancing the lives of people with additional needs.

You will be joining an experienced, dedicated and creative team providing opportunities for people to develop their independence and reach their full potential using a wide range of activities and therapies.

You will use person centred approaches to ensure that the needs and aspirations of the individuals are met and support people to express themselves, make choices and utilise their own unique forms of communication/expression.

We are looking to appoint people who are willing and able to adopt new and innovative approaches and creative solutions in what can be a constantly changing environment.

You will be expected to assist in all aspects of daily living including personal care, assistance with meals and have some experience in working with people whose behaviour may be seen as challenging.

In addition, you will receive:

- A dedicated 5-day induction

- Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually

- Access to Mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives

- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme

- Access to a home electronics scheme and vehicle leasing scheme

As this post involves working 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 vulnerable adults. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.

For further information re: Health and Social Care Officer at Welford Centre contact, Resource Manager, Louise Hewitt on 0191 2772577.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents.

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:

10 May 2024