Independent Living Adviser
Description✓We are looking for someone to join our Hartlepool team
✓You will be instrumental in providing advice and information to individuals with disabilities who live independently
✓This is a varied role that is based in the office/home and will involve travel throughout the community.
✓Location: Hartlepool, TS25 5TG [A mixture of office/home working].
✓Salary: £15,535 per annum, increasing to £15,845 per annum upon successful probationary period.
✓Hours: 25 Hours per week
✓Days & Times: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 2:30pm.
✓Closing: Friday 19th May 2023
✓Interviews: TBC
✓Interviews may take place face to face or via video conferencing software
✓Further details will be discussed with applicants who are shortlisted for our screening telephone call process.
✓The Role – Your main duties will include:
✓* Advising individuals on all aspects of their care packages, including financial aspects
✓* Managing your own caseload
✓* Supporting individuals with the recruitment and ongoing management of care staff
✓* Providing accurate information in a clear and concise format that meets the individual's needs
✓* Recording and maintaining accurate records and providing reports as required
✓* Organising and attending meetings/reviews with individuals, colleagues and local authority staff
✓Skills, Experience and Qualifications – We are looking for someone with the following attributes:
✓* Experience of providing information or advice to others or within a customer service environment
✓* The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, adapting your style to suit the audience
✓* The ability to manage diary and workload effectively
✓* The ability to produce letters and other documents to a high standard
✓* The ability to input and maintain accurate data records
✓* The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
✓* The ability to work flexibly and to deadlines
✓* Current driving licence and unrestricted use of vehicle
✓* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages [including Word, Excel and Outlook]
✓* Hold minimum GCSE Grade 'C' or equivalent in English and Maths
✓This post is subject to the completion of a satisfactory DBS check prior to appointment.
✓Penderels Trust is a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to disabled candidates who meet the job specification Show more →
✓You will be instrumental in providing advice and information to individuals with disabilities who live independently
✓This is a varied role that is based in the office/home and will involve travel throughout the community.
✓Location: Hartlepool, TS25 5TG [A mixture of office/home working].
✓Salary: £15,535 per annum, increasing to £15,845 per annum upon successful probationary period.
✓Hours: 25 Hours per week
✓Days & Times: Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 2:30pm.
✓Closing: Friday 19th May 2023
✓Interviews: TBC
✓Interviews may take place face to face or via video conferencing software
✓Further details will be discussed with applicants who are shortlisted for our screening telephone call process.
✓The Role – Your main duties will include:
✓* Advising individuals on all aspects of their care packages, including financial aspects
✓* Managing your own caseload
✓* Supporting individuals with the recruitment and ongoing management of care staff
✓* Providing accurate information in a clear and concise format that meets the individual's needs
✓* Recording and maintaining accurate records and providing reports as required
✓* Organising and attending meetings/reviews with individuals, colleagues and local authority staff
✓Skills, Experience and Qualifications – We are looking for someone with the following attributes:
✓* Experience of providing information or advice to others or within a customer service environment
✓* The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, adapting your style to suit the audience
✓* The ability to manage diary and workload effectively
✓* The ability to produce letters and other documents to a high standard
✓* The ability to input and maintain accurate data records
✓* The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
✓* The ability to work flexibly and to deadlines
✓* Current driving licence and unrestricted use of vehicle
✓* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages [including Word, Excel and Outlook]
✓* Hold minimum GCSE Grade 'C' or equivalent in English and Maths
✓This post is subject to the completion of a satisfactory DBS check prior to appointment.
✓Penderels Trust is a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to disabled candidates who meet the job specification Show more →