Shared Lives Officer
Shared Lives Officer
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Job Description
Salary:
Hours per week:37 hours
Interview date:To be confirmed after shortlisting
Shared Lives Making a Difference
Join our small specialist team as a Shared Lives Officer working with the Shared Lives Officers Team Leader and Manager.
In this role you will recruit carers and manage placements to deliver thisunique model of care where adults with support needs live with approved carers in their homes.
As a Shared Lives Officer you will offer support to Shared Lives Carers across Wiltshire and monitor the quality of existing arrangements to ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable adults placed in their care. In addition you will take referrals from care managers ensuring that sufficient information is gathered about the prospective customer to help determine the persons suitability for shared lives. You will be giving guidance advice training and constructive feedback in sometimes complex situations ensuring the provision of a safe effective caring and responsive service. You will also support the recruitment and onboarding of carers into the scheme.
A clean driving license and willingness to travel in Wiltshire are essential and while we are based in Trowbridge flexible working arrangements are possible.
Why us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.Explore more benefits here!
Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete thisfull employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion dignity trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details contact Mercedes Cass Registered manager at .
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read ourstatement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
Application process
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
