Would you like to be part of an exciting new initiative which aims to support the well-being of older people?
The Community Innovations Initiative aims to promote older peoples well being and independence, and prevent their need for statutory services by linking them with opportunities in the community.
We are looking for creative and enthusiastic individuals who can make a difference in helping older people get the most out of life. You will have experience of working with older people and/or disability in a health or social care setting. An NVQ level 2 in Care is desirable.
You will work in a multi agency/multi disciplinary team working to support the Nurse, Social Worker and Occupational Therapist to put plans in place with older individuals. This requires some degree of autonomous working, good time management and basic admin skills; i.e. using diaries, e-mail, internet; computerised notes and telephone.
Job purpose
To work within a multi-disciplinary and multi- agency Innovations Locality Team in delivering support in an enabling manner to compliment well being and prevention programmes for older people in their own homes and the wider community.
Essential qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
- An NVQ 2 in Care would be desirable
Essential knowledge, skills & experience:
- It is essential that you have experience of working with older people in a social or health care setting.
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
- Evidence of sound literacy & numerical skills
- The ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised
- Possess proven coaching and mentoring skills
- Demonstrate good observation, listening and feedback skills with the ability to seek advise from other appropriate professionals.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with other organisations
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of social care values; choice, privacy, dignity
- Team player
- Personal integrity, common sense approach and non-judgemental attitude
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise delegated workload and effective time management skills.
- Understanding of the needs of older people, particularly in relation to prevention and wellbeing programmes
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.
Desirable knowledge, skills & experience
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Additional information on the application process:
Adult Services is committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced CRB check. As with all posts, the successful applicant will be required to provide proof of their right to work in the UK and, if they have lived abroad, overseas police clearance/s will need to be sought.
Contact name for an informal discussion:
Fiona Harris, Project Implementation Manager on 01962 847150 or 07515
Interview date(s)
23 Aug 2010
Closing Date
6 Aug 2010
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