Health and Social Care Coordinator

Health and Social Care Coordinator

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

AS345(e)

Part time

£33,945 - £37,336 per annum, pro rata (£16,972 - £18,668 actual salary)

Do you want a rewarding career in Newcastle City Councils Care Services?

Newcastle City Council have a range of Social Care Services and are always looking to recruit the right people.

We currently have a vacancy for a Health and Social Care Coordinator to work 18.5 hours per week Monday - Friday within Newcastle City Council’s Care Services teams, the post will be based at Byker Lodge, our short-term assessment centre for older people who are living with a cognitive impairment.

This post involves carrying out assessment and care planning work in order to achieve the best outcomes for people using the service, the post will involve some front-line work to establish people’s ability. 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 always a priority.

Any additional information can be obtained by ringing Angie Orrick (Byker Lodge) 0191 2782831

Closing Date is 4th August 2024- Interviews will be held soon after

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

If you are interested and would like any information on what positions are currently available, please contact the service directly on the contact details above.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.

Permanent

Closing date:

4 August 2024