DBS0461 Community Wellbeing Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
08/05/2024
Advert End Date:
21/05/2024 23:59
Salary:
£29,777- £31,364 pa
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Any location within North Tyneside
Further Information
This is an exciting opportunity to work with individuals who experience a range of long-term conditions and disabilities in North Tyneside and require the support of Adult Social Care services.
We offer a service to all adults over 18 as well as those young people who are transitioning from Childrens services. Caseloads reflect a predominance of elders though we also support people with physical needs, those with mild learning difficulties and mental health needs as well as those on the autistic spectrum.
At North Tyneside Council, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are currently looking for Community Wellbeing Officers to join our North West and Coast Community Wellbeing Teams.
We are an ambitious council which cares and listens, and we believe everyone deserves the best outcome. Our adult social care team has a strong reputation for changing lives, and you’ll be joining a passionate group of people who provide a vital service to our residents.
The successful applicants will have responsibility to assess individual need under the Care Act and assist people in recognising and managing their own needs wherever possible in order to maximise their independence and choice.
This will involve drawing upon the support of families, informal carers and communities to ensure that individuals remain safe and enjoy a better quality of life. Where informal services are unable to meet the needs of very vulnerable people services will be organised to maintain their support so skills in assessing and planning support for such individuals and their families will be a necessary skill to fulfil this role.
Knowledge of the needs of vulnerable individuals who live with illness and disability will be an important quality to bring to this post as will an understanding of the needs of carers and the local communities which we serve.
We are looking for people with the right qualities to undertake this role so a compassionate but resilient personal approach will be important in coping with this demanding role.
What’s it like to work for us?
We know how your work is important. Our strengths-based approach helps people to transform their lives. Known as ‘Ways to Wellbeing’, our approach focuses on getting to know the individual and what matters most to them: building the life they want, close to the people who matter to them.
We will provide you with an environment where your work can thrive. Through regular, supportive supervision, unrivalled team spirit, and manageable workloads, you’ll be supported to build excellent working relationships with the people you support, to make our vision a reality.
We believe in developing our social care workforce so you can both achieve your ambitions and make a real difference to the lives of children, young people, families and adults in North Tyneside. We offer an array of training opportunities
Why work for us?
We’re proud to have a high number of staff who choose North Tyneside as their career for life. Here is what some of our brilliant colleagues have to say about working here:
“I felt something draw me towards North Tyneside. From the first interview stage, it felt warm and welcoming: it felt as if it was the right place, the right council, for me to work within, and I’ve been here for 7 years now.” – Damian, Coast Community Wellbeing Team- Social Worker
You’ll also be joining North Tyneside Council as it delivers its bold ambitions for the next four years. Our borough is not only recovering from the pandemic but is building back stronger.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and an Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
For information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council’s “About Us” pages on www.northeastjobs.org.uk.
North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.