Job Information
Northumberland Adolescent Service, Accommodation Team, Supported Lodgings Assessor
We are seeking a suitable individual to join the service for the above post, you will be part of the development and implementation of a Supported Lodgings Service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative person with good assessment and report writing skills. Involvement in the promotion of the service and recruitment of suitable hosts, who are able to offer space with their home for young adolescent people aged 16+ is key to the role Key responsibilities
· To promote and recruit supported lodgings hosts
· To complete assessment and present reports to panel
· To provide supervision and guidance to supported lodgings providers
· Deliver training for providers ensuring consistency in service delivery
· To work flexibly to meet the needs of the providers being recruited
Skills and experience:
· Effective written and verbal communication skills
· Planning and organisation
· Partnership working
Short Listing – Date: 2nd October
1-hour virtual Presentation – Date: 10th October
Face to face formal interview – Date: the afternoon of 13th October 2023
If you are interested in this post, please contact Darran Hope – darran.hope@northumberland.gov.uk
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
Car leasing scheme
Please visit https://careers.northumberland.gov.uk/#staffbenefits for more information regarding our benefits.
Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
