Adult Social Care Career Development Co-ordinator (INTERNAL ONLY)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
26/04/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 03/05/2024 12:00
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
The Millenium Phab Club, Jarrow
Further Information
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
This post is restricted to current employees of the Council
Adult Social Care Career Development Co-ordinator
(The Millenium Phab Club, Jarrow)
£39,186 pa
Fixed Term Contract for 24 Months. Secondment Opportunity - Please seek approval from your Line Manager before applying.
South Tyneside Care Academy is looking for an Adult Social Care Career Development Co-ordinator to support the wider development and delivery of our South Tyneside Care Academy. Reporting to the Care Academy Manager, you will be part of a team committed to raising standards through building a strong, sustainable social care workforce and learning culture across South Tyneside. The Care Academy is based at The Millenium Phab Club in Jarrow however the post holder will be expected travel to events, education institutions, employers and Care facilities as part of their role so a full current driving licence or access to a means of mobility support is essential.
You will lead on the planning and delivery of a wide range of activities associated with the widening participation agenda, based upon local intelligence. Supporting local people into careers within the Social Care sector is a real priority for South Tyneside. Therefore, you will be widening access for those who are underrepresented within our existing workforce, or from lower socioeconomic and deprived areas and those from minoritised backgrounds so that we can better understand the needs of our residents and provide more effective care. The role will involve working with people at all levels, ensuring visibility within partner organisations such as DWP job centres and employment support organisations.
As part of the Academy Team, you will work in partnership with our social care partners, community and voluntary sector, education providers and local people. Together we will lead the way to promote social care careers across the Borough and by pooling our collective expertise, creativity, and reach, we will place social care at the forefront of thinking when individuals are making decisions about their future career aspirations.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dionne Armitage, Care Academy Manager at dionne.armitage@southtyneside.gov.uk
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
For those posts where there is a requirement to either work in or enter a Care Quality Commission Regulated Care Home (CQC) it would be preferred but optional, that you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medical exempt) as a condition of employment.
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Closing date: Noon, Friday 3 May 2024.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.