Independent Living Adviser - Wakefield, United Kingdom - Penderels Trust
Description
We are looking for someone to join our Wakefield 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:
Homeworking
Salary:
£24,142 per annum, increasing to £24,625 per annum following successful probationary.
Hours:37 Hours per week
Days & Times:
Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Closing:
Thursday 7th March 2024
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
Perks:
Employee assistance programme / Subsidised car breakdown cover / Death in service benefit / 23 Days annual leave plus bank holidays (Increased entitlement with length of service) / 2 Additional leave days in December (After 12 months' service).
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£24,142.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Wakefield, West Yorkshire (required)
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 07/03/2024
Reference ID:
WILA
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