Shared Lives Officer

3 weeks ago


StocktononTees, United Kingdom Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Full time

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Shared Lives Service for a Shared Lives Officer. Stockton-on-Tees Shared Lives Service is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) Regulated Service that provides adults with an assessed need the opportunity to stay in the homes of recruited, trained and approved carers and their families who live in the community.

The Shared Lives Officer will be responsible for the recruitment, assessment, support and development of Shared Lives Carers to work with individuals in their home to lead more independent, fulfilling lives within the community. The Officer will support and utilise their skills and knowledge to ensure high quality support is provided that meets performance and CQC standards and requirements.

Officers will also support with the co-ordination of new placements ensuring the Shared Lives matching process is utilised to identify appropriate families that meet the needs of individuals.

This post has been identified as suitable for flexible working which enables the postholder to work a % of their working time away from the office.

In return we offer an excellent total reward package, including:

- Flexible Working arrangements -working onsite at our main office in central Stockton, at our other Council buildings within the borough (where appropriate), and the ability to work some of your time from home.
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement
- Access to a number of employee benefits including an employee counselling service, Physiotherapy, salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme and more.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rebecca Gray, Carers Service, Shared Lives and Dementia Hub Manager on Tel: 01642 526441.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £27,852.00-£29,439.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Work from home

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 247043



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