Health and Social Care Officer (3 posts)
Adult Social Care and Integrated Services
Newcastle upon Tyne
Health and Social Care Officer (3 posts)
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:
AS23(e)
Please see advert text
£18,795 - £19,945 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Residential Services
We currently have a number of vacancies for Health and Social Care Officers within Newcastle City Council’s Care Services teams, the posts will be based in our short-term residential resource centres for older people.
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 service users must be a priority at all times and successful applicants must be able to deliver personal care with great sensitivity.
Being able to work shifts and unsociable hours (including weekends) is essential for all posts.
Closing date is Thursday 16 July 2020
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.
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.
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.
Permanent
Closing date:
16 July 2020
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