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Care Worker

Job Information

Tynedale centre, Hexham supports adults with complex needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is committed to helping maintain a quality service. 
   
This role is: 
  • Permanent  
  • Full Time, 35 Hours  
  • NCC Band 4 salary - £24,201 - £25,795
  
Role of the job: 
  • To support service users with their physical, personal and emotional care, to enable and promote independence so they can reach their full potential. 
  • Preparation and serving of meals / drinks 
  • Administer medication (appropriate training given) 
  • Communicating with service users and colleagues report writing and sharing of information 
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure individual care plans are achieved/ reviewed 
  • Attend training, take part in appraisals, supervisions and team meetings. 
  
Requirements: 
  • NVQ/QCF level 2 good level of education
  • Experience of working with adults who have complex needs
  • Desirable - full driving license 

We are looking for someone who is caring, compassionate, and considerate. If this is you, then we want to hear from you!  
    
For more information about the vacancy please contact the service on 01434 605245 or Beverley.Sproates@northumberland.gov.uk and ask for Bev Sproates or Jemma McGinley.
  
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations.  We believe there is no better place to live and work. 
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here

Why choose us? 
We have some outstanding benefits and perks 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 (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees) 
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here. 

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Further information 
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.  
 
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, please see the alternative methods below.  This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.     

Alternative application format:  
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net    
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930   

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. 
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