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Care Supervisor

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
23/05/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 06/06/2019 12:00
Salary:
£11,669 - 12,884
Hours per week:
20
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID:
187619
Employment Location:
Tynedale House, Blyth
Post Number:
187619x
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
6 Jun
Further Information
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.

For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working

The Service

Tynedale House provides support to people with a learning disability and some associated complex health care needs. The service provides a 24 bed residential unit for older people with learning disabilities, and a 6 bed respite unit for people over the age of 18.

The role

The post holder will be expected to lead a shift within the service, and deputise in the managers absence
Your duties will include medication administration, development and evaluation of care plans, management of staff including allocation of tasks, supervision and appraisal.
We provide a 24 / 7 service and there is an expectation to work weekends and public holidays.
Recent experience in care is essential and experience working with this client group is desired.

We are offering:
A starting salary of £20,422 pro rata
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)
A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
You should hold an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care or the equivalent

Essential requirements:
A good general education demonstrating literacy and numeracy
NVQ 3 (or equivalent)
Recent experience of care work with a relevant client group
Able to use word processing, e-mail and internet software on a PC
Able to write detailed clear instructions, case notes and reports
Understands the need to respect confidentiality, privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment of service users
Follow policies and procedures, Guidance, CQC Standards and Code of Conduct, whilst keeping to schedules.
Adapt to change by adopting a flexible and cooperative attitude

Previous applicants need not apply.

Northumberland County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We recognise the difficulties that transgender applicants in particular may face during a recruitment process; any concerns regarding the process can be discussed with Claire Coe (Trans HR Support Officer) on 01670 623 130 or email claire.coe01@northumberland.gov.uk . We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. All applications to work on a part-time will be considered in line with the requirements of the post and the needs of the service.

For further information, please contact Anne Spratt or Elizabeth Smith on 01670 364660 for an informal discussion.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend interview please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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