The Maximising Independence Service (MIS) is focused on early resolution, prevention and promoting independence and wellbeing. The aim of the service is to help people to maximise their independence as much as possible by providing information, advice and guidance, setting short-term goals and identifying support to achieve those goals.
This could include:
The Maximising Independence Service will also work with other providers to support people to increase their independence and wellbeing.
Are you passionate about working promoting independence, enabling people to overcome barriers and to live their best lives?
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people to join us as new Promoting Independence Workers who have the right skills, knowledge and above all else, values. So, do your values match ours?
We think it is important to:
We are looking for dynamic and creative individuals who really want to make a difference to people's lives. You will work with people of any age from 17 1/2 years upwards, and across all service areas. You will work with people for up to 12 weeks, on goals that are important to the person. This might be anything from teaching people to use public transport or finding social activities in the community, or learning to cook. It is hugely varied and satisfying work.
Working alongside a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, and with support from our Enablement Managers, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment where best outcomes for each person is at the heart. You will work with people of all ages, with a wide variety of health concerns using a strengths-based approach to understand and support people to achieve the goals that are meaningful to them.
We are currently recruiting for one full-time post in the Mid Notts team (Mansfield and Ashfield). You will need to work flexibly.
Due to the nature of the work and the areas that we cover, a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role (unless disability precludes this). You will spend most of your week working out in the community or in people's homes.
We would welcome applications from anyone who has the relevant experience and wishes to embark on a career in social care.
If you feel that you would be well suited to this type of work, we would welcome an application from you. In return, you will receive ongoing training and coaching, regular supervision, annual development appraisals, alongside the support of a motivated and friendly team. You will be provided with appropriate technology and access to work remotely.
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.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
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 strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
