Shared Lives Officer

2 weeks ago


Newbury, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time

Vacancy Summary
- Employer:

- West Berkshire Council
- Salary:

- From £32,076 to £37,336 per annum, (Grade H)
- Location:

- Phoenix Centre Newbury
- Contract:

- Permanent
- Working Pattern:

- Full Time
- Hours:

- 37 hours per week.
- DBS Check:

- Enhanced
- Closing Date:

- 16/04/2024 at 23:59
- Reference:

- V5332

Vacancy Description

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives? Do you have experience in adult social care and a strong understanding of the Shared Lives model? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join West Berkshire Council as a Shared Lives Officer.

As a Shared Lives Officer, you will work closely with the Shared Lives Registered Manager to support and promote the Shared Lives service within the Adult Social Care Service. You will be responsible for a range of key duties, including:

- Assisting with the recruitment, assessment, and approval of Shared Lives carers
- Matching individuals requiring support with suitable Shared Lives carers
- Providing ongoing support, supervision, and training to Shared Lives carers
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and quality standards
- Building and maintaining effective partnerships with external stakeholders

To excel in this role, you should have:

- Experience in assessing and supporting individuals with care and support needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of people
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the flexibility to manage multiple priorities
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice guidelines

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated and passionate team at West Berkshire Council.

**Equal Opportunities**

How to apply

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.


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