Health and Social Care Officer at Nottingham City Council
Manchester, London - England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 26

Experience

22 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Industry

Hospitals & Health Systems

Description

Contract Type: 3 x Permanent and 2 x Fixed Term for 12 months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker- 50% office working expectation

Salary: Starting Salary is £29,542 (Level one) rising to £32,046 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part time)

Location: Nottingham Health and Care Point, Dragon Court, Woolsthorpe Close, Bilborough, Nottingham NG8 3BP

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. 

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

The Nottingham Health and Care Point (NHCP) is the front door for adult social care referrals in Nottingham City. We are looking for 5 motivated and compassionate Health and Social Care Officers (HSCO's) to join our busy and supportive team, helping residents access the right care, support and information at the right time.

As an HSCO, you will be the first point of contact for individuals, families, carers and professionals seeking advice and support in relation to adult social care needs. You will undertake strengths-based conversations, gather and assess information, identify risks and needs, and provide timely advice, guidance and signposting to a wide range of services. Your work will play a vital role in promoting independence, preventing escalation of need and ensuring people receive appropriate support as quickly as possible.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

·  experience of working within a health, social care, customer service or an advice-based environment, supporting people with a range of needs and delivering high-quality, person-centred services.

·  experience of handling sensitive information, managing competing priorities and working effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting

·  knowledge of adult social care services, safeguarding principles, strength-based practice and the importance of promoting independence and wellbeing.

· an understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable adults, carers and those with complex needs

·  excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build rapport with citizens, carers, professionals and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

Contract Type: 3 x Permanent and 2 x Fixed Term for 12 months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker- 50% office working expectation

Salary: Starting Salary is £29,542 (Level one) rising to £32,046 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part time)

Location: Nottingham Health and Care Point, Dragon Court, Woolsthorpe Close, Bilborough, Nottingham NG8 3BP

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. 

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

The Nottingham Health and Care Point (NHCP) is the front door for adult social care referrals in Nottingham City. We are looking for 5 motivated and compassionate Health and Social Care Officers (HSCO's) to join our busy and supportive team, helping residents access the right care, support and information at the right time.

As an HSCO, you will be the first point of contact for individuals, families, carers and professionals seeking advice and support in relation to adult social care needs. You will undertake strengths-based conversations, gather and assess information, identify risks and needs, and provide timely advice, guidance and signposting to a wide range of services. Your work will play a vital role in promoting independence, preventing escalation of need and ensuring people receive appropriate support as quickly as possible.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

·  experience of working within a health, social care, customer service or an advice-based environment, supporting people with a range of needs and delivering high-quality, person-centred services.

·  experience of handling sensitive information, managing competing priorities and working effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting

·  knowledge of adult social care services, safeguarding principles, strength-based practice and the importance of promoting independence and wellbeing.

· an understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable adults, carers and those with complex needs

·  excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build rapport with citizens, carers, professionals and partner agencies.

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