Health and Social Care Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
09/06/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 07/07/2022 22:59
Salary:
£19,650 - £20,852 per annum (£9,825 - £10,426 actual salary for 18.5 hours)
Hours per week:
37 hours per week and 18.5 hours per week
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Further Information
We currently have two vacancies (37 and 18.5 hours per week) for Health and Social Care Officers within Newcastle City Council’s Service based at Connie Lewcock Resource Centre, our short-term rehabilitation centre for adults.
These posts involve working on the front-line providing care and support to some of the most vulnerable adults in the city. We are looking for applicants with a flexible approach who are committed to making a real difference to people’s lives.
Our staff work closely with health colleagues and must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting independence, health, wellbeing and choice to those who use our services. Maintaining the dignity of people must be a priority at all times and successful applicants must be able to deliver personal care with great sensitivity.
In addition, you will receive:
• A dedicated 5-day induction
• Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to Mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme
• Access to a home electronics scheme and vehicle leasing scheme
Being able to work shifts and unsociable hours (including weekends) is essential for all posts and will attract an all-inclusive enhancement.
37 hours
£19,650 annual salary
£2,947.50 annual all-inclusive enhancement
18.5 hours
£,9825.00 annual salary
£1,473.75 annual all-inclusive enhancement
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.
Any additional information can be obtained by ringing Paul Cooke or Sandra Bolam, 0191 2773699
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.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.