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Care Worker.183

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Please See Advert Text
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
21/01/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 18/02/2022 23:59
Salary:
£16,290-£17,633
Allowances:
16290
Hours per week:
30
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID:
215818
Employment Location:
Blyth Community Hospital
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
18 Feb
Further Information
An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to join a dynamic community team, consisting of care and therapy staff. The Short Term Support Service offer assessment, rehabilitation and re-ablement to support clients who may have experienced a short-term illness, or event e.g. fall that has impacted on their health, or a deterioration in an existing condition. The service plays a key role in facilitating safe timely discharge from hospital, and also in supporting people to stay at home to prevent hospital admission.

The successful candidate will deliver care and support to a diverse range of clients within their own homes, with a view to optimising their independence. All care will be delivered to a very high standard and in accordance with the core values of the organisation.

The role requires good communication and literacy skills, and the candidate must be flexible, compassionate and willing to learn new skills. The successful applicants will have a minimum qualification of NVQ level 2, or be committed to achieve The Care Certificate Award, and also possess the ability to undertake further identified specialist training to meet the requirements of the post.

It is also essential that the successful candidate can fully meet the transport requirements of the post, for which expenses will be paid in accordance with the organisations Single Status agreement rates. The team operates across a wide mainly rural area, 365 days a year on a shift basis between the hours of 07:00 and 22:00hrs.

Risk Assessments are in place with regard to Covid 19 infection control, ensuring compliance with government and corporate guidance to protect staff and clients.

Contracted hours will be 30 hours per week across a seven day rota. The salary is £16290 - 17633

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

· 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees) · Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

· Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles

· Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands

· A commitment to work-life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, part-year working, and compressed hours

· Car Leasing Scheme

Please visit: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/About/Working-for-Northumberland-County-Council.aspx for more information regarding our benefits.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk//getmedia/f95cac79-3c19-4422-aa47-fd3163d861c1/183-Care-Worker-doc-1.aspx

If you have any queries regarding the above post please contact – Cerrie Dewison, Service Manager 01670392520 or Sonya Cadwallender, Deputy Manager 01670396525.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. 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 an interview please also let the team know.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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