Health and Social Care Officer (Nights)

Health and Social Care Officer (Nights)

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:

AS246(e)

Part time

£22,369 - £23,194 per annum, pro rata (£13,300 - £13,791 actual salary 22 hrs, £19,950 - £20,686 actual salary 33 hrs) pay award pending

We have an exciting opportunity for two motivated, hardworking and flexible individuals to join our team as Health and Social Care Officers (Nights). We provide a specialist respite and crisis service that supports adults with learning disabilities with additional complex support needs within a building base. The service enables families to have a short break while we support their family member within the service. Health & Social Care Officers play a vital role within the team

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.

Maintaining the dignity of people must always be a priority and successful applicants must be able to deliver care and support with sensitivity.

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

Maintaining the dignity of people must always be a priority and you need to be able to deliver personal care and assistance with meals with great sensitivity

In addition, you will receive:

• A dedicated 5-day induction, regular supervision, and comprehensive training.

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

• Access to Health Assured, Mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives.

• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme.

• Access to a number of schemes including NHS vehicle leasing, Bike to Work scheme, home electronics and Annual Travel Tickets • Uniform allocation

• Access to the NHS benefits scheme.

Being able to work shifts and unsociable hours (including weekends) is essential for all posts and will attract an all-inclusive enhancement.

2 posts available, 1x nightshift 22 hours, 1x nightshift 33 hours

Any additional information can be obtained by ringing Alayne Dugdale, 0191 2788150.

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:

13 June 2023