Independence Coordinator - Scarborough, United Kingdom - North Yorkshire County Council

North Yorkshire County Council

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Scarborough, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Grade:
F

Vacancy Hours: 18.5

Contract Type:
Established

Weekend Working:
Yes (1 weekend per month on average)

Independence Coordinator part time within the Whitby and Scarborough Reablement Team

Location:
Scarborough North Area

Base:
Castle House, some hybrid working an option i.e., home / office

Salary From:
£22,777 per annum pro rota to £24,948 per annum pro rota

We are looking for an Independence Coordinator to join the Reablement Team based in the Whitby and Scarborough areas, predominantly working in the Scarborough North area.

You will work alongside the OT's and the Reablement Manager to work with people in the community to attain maximum independence within the choice of lifestyle, through the provision of simple assessment and non-complex equipment, adaptations, and Telecare solutions.

The core focus of the role is preventing, reducing and delaying the needs of adults with care and support needs by promoting independence and recovery.

The aim of the team is to support adults with care and support needs, and carers, to maximise their independence, regain skills and confidence in particular tasks or activities of daily living.

Your role will be part of the delivery function of the teams, which is undertaken by the Reablement Care& Support Workers and Independence Coordinators, and includes the provision of simple equipment, offering people information, advice and guidance, or commissioning a package of support for a short period to aid the person's recovery.

The Independence Coordinator will work across the Care and Support pathway, ensuring that simple and less complex equipment and adaptations are delivered, fitted and demonstrated to Adults with care and support needs, and their Carers.

You will also be responsible for the review of simple and less complex equipment that sits within the caseload of the Independence and Reablement Service.

IT skills are essential for the role.

A certificate in Health & Social Care Level 2 is essential.

Working hours to be 18.5 hours, with weekend working included on a rota basis. There is an expectation that you will be available to work as necessary outside of office hours.

Job Description Independence Coordinator Grade F.docx

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NYCC is committed to taking all reasonable steps to protect staff teams and the community we serve.

As this role involves working closely with our most vulnerable client groups, it is recommended that post-holders have received both doses of an authorised COVID vaccine.

DBS
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

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