Job Title: Community Care Advisor
Team: Service Team
Responsible to: Service Team Lead
Hours: 21 per week Monday to Friday
Salary: £23,362.50 pro rata
Location: Disability North, The Dene Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne (some hybrid working available)
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Community Care Advisor to join our team at Disability North. You will support disabled people and older people and their families by helping them navigate the social care system, challenge care decisions, and submit appeals, particularly around Disability Related Expenditure (DRE). You’ll also guide people using direct payments, ensuring they have the tools to manage their care independently and provide general information and advice related to health and social care support.
You should have knowledge of the Care Act, and a person-centred approach that empowers individuals to make informed choices about their care. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential.
You will have the ability to engage with people from a variety of backgrounds and practitioners from all sectors of the community. You will have the ability to work independently, as well as working as part of a team.
It is essential that you are committed to providing excellent support and advice.
You will be based in our office with the flexibility of some home working.
Travel across the city will be required as we meet with people in their homes as well as community settings.
What you will receive from us:
- Disability North is an inclusive and supportive employer.
- We have a generous flexible working system.
- You will receive 25 days annual leave pro rata which increases after 5 year’s service
- We gift you 3 days per year between Christmas and New Year*
- There is usually a good supply of treats in the office as we have some star bakers.
- You will be part of a fantastic, supportive team.
- Opportunities for development within the organisation
- Free Car parking on site
An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.
If you are passionate about supporting independence and have a commitment to equity and inclusion, we’d love to hear from you!
For further information please see the Community Care Advisor Job Description
To apply, please complete the Community Care Advisor application form and return to danielblake@disabilitynorth.org,uk
Or you can send an updated CV with a covering letter to danielblake@disabilitynorth.org,uk saying why you would like to join our team.
Closing Date Monday 25th November 2024
Interviews will be held Monday 2nd December 2024