Health and Social Care Officer

Newcastle Upon Tyne

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:

AS218(e)

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£21,575 - £22,777 per annum, pro rata (£10, 787 - £11,388 actual salary for 18.5 hours)

Do you want a rewarding career in Newcastle City Councils Care Services?

Newcastle City Council have a range of Social Care Services and are always looking to recruit the right people.

We currently have a full and part time vacancy for Health and Social Care Officers within Newcastle City Council’s Care Services teams, the posts will be based at

Byker Lodge, our short-term assessment centre for older people who are living with a cognitive impairment.

These posts involve working on the front-line providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable adults in the city. We are looking for applicants with a flexible approach who are committed to making a real difference to people’s lives.

Our staff work closely with health colleagues and must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting independence, health, wellbeing and choice to those who use our services. Maintaining the dignity of service users must be a priority at all times and successful applicants must be able to deliver personal care with great sensitivity.

Being able to work shifts and unsociable hours (including weekends) is essential for all posts.

Any additional information can be obtained by ringing Angie Orrick (Byker Lodge) 0191 2782831

The following posts are available:

Health and Social Care Officer posts (Days), 1 x 18.5 hours per week and 1 x 37 hours per week - Short-Term Residential Services based at Byker Lodge Resource Centre

This post involves working on the front-line providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable adults in the city. We are looking for applicants with a flexible approach who are committed to making a real difference to people’s lives.

Our staff work closely with health colleagues and must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting independence, health, wellbeing and choice to those who use our services. Maintaining the dignity of service users must be a priority at all times and successful applicants must be able to deliver personal care with great sensitivity.

Being able to work shifts and unsociable hours (including weekends) is essential for all posts and is reflected in the salary below.

£19,312 per annum salary (£1,609.34 per month)

*15% = £2,896.79 enhancement per annum (approx. £241.40 per month)

£9,655.98 per annum salary (£804.66 per month)

*15% = £1,448.40 enhancement per annum (approx. £120.70 per month)

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

If you are interested and would like any information on what positions are currently available, please contact the service directly on the contact details above.

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.

Permanent

Closing date:

27 March 2023

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