Job Introduction
About the role and team
Our hospital discharge services are undergoing an exciting transformation to support the residents of Oxfordshire in having their needs assessed and met in their own homes, rather than at a hospital bed side.
Home First D2A, as a new service encourages creative thinking, ideas and innovations to support the development of the service from all our employees.
As part of our team you will:
- Work closely with our reablement providers and the voluntary sector you will support and guide people to regain independence in their own home using a strength-based approach to goal planning during short term intermediate care provision. This intervention will be provided following discharge from hospital or to help prevent admission to hospital.
- Draw upon your skills and knowledge in activity analysis, assistive technology, aids and minor adaptations to support the reduction in formal care wherever possible. Moving and Handling skills will also be required.
About you
You are…
- Always learning as a coordinator you will be supported with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person.
- Willing to take responsibility, you are a self-leader with the ambition to lead your community in different areas of adult social care.
- Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals’ qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds.
- Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome.
- Any applicant will need to hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Our Rewards and benefits
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- Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
- Vivup benefits platform
- Vivup highfive recognition platform
- Cycle scheme (for eco-conscious commuters)
- Electric vehicle lease scheme
- Discounts at local retailers
- Salary finance options
- Salary range: Grade 8/9 £30559 - £36124 per annum plus a 5% enhancement for weekend working pattern.
Work location: We are an agile team with offices linked to each of our four teams across the county of Oxfordshire. We have vacancies across our four Home First Neighbourhood Teams
These teams have office bases in City, North, West/Vale and South Oxfordshire
A combination of remote, face to face and office-based working is expected depending on the needs of the people supported. Any applicants will be able to highlight their desired location during the recruitment process
Hours per week: 37 with rotational weekend work (max. 21 weekend days per 12 months)
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Join our passionate, forward-thinking, creative therapy led multidisciplinary team during this exciting time of growth, delivering discharge to assess and reablement in the county of Oxfordshire. A team that gives you the autonomy to deliver creative interventions for the people you work with.
Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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