Service Advisors (2.5 posts)

4 August 2016
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time
37 and 18.5
Pure Office, Lake View Drive, Sherwood Park, Nottingham, NG15 0DT
8 August 2016
£18,376 - £20,849 per annum (pro rata for part time)

We are looking for dynamic and self motivated staff to work within the Adult Access Service. This post forms the basis for a career in Adult Social Care. The post holders will work as part of a multi disciplinary team whose key responsibilities will be to form part of:

  • The duty rota  
  • Triage and resolve where appropriate complex social care referrals from the Police, Health, voluntary and statutory organisations to ensure that service users are safe and where appropriate progress referrals on to the district team for a full assessment
  • Triage Occupational therapy referrals where appropriate commission equipment to support service users independence
  • Support the team with a range of Pilots to improve ways of working and supporting the department in making savings and efficiencies
  • Current Pilots include Auto-scheduling, Health Project, Telephone reviews for long term care.

The role is varied and interesting and will suit anyone interested in pursuing a future career in Social Work / Occupational therapy. There will be an opportunity for training and a full induction.  

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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