We are looking for someone to join our Essex team. You will be instrumental in providing advice and information to individuals with disabilities who live independently. This is a varied role that is based in the office/home and will involve travel throughout the community.
Location: Chelmsford, CM1 1HT (Homeworking but minimum of two days in the office)
Salary: £26,556 per annum, increasing to £27,087 per annum following successful probationary. (This salary has been set using our London Living Allowance Fringe)
Hours: 37 Hours per week
Days & Times: Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Closing: Friday 10th May 2024
Interviews: TBD with candidates. Interviews may take place face to face or via video conferencing software. Further details will be discussed with applicants who are shortlisted, you will be contacted by email (please check your junk/spam folders).
The Role – Your main duties will include:
- Advising individuals on all aspects of their care packages, including financial aspects
- Managing your own caseload
- Supporting individuals with the recruitment and ongoing management of care staff
- Providing accurate information in a clear and concise format that meets the individual's needs
- Recording and maintaining accurate records and providing reports as required
- Organising and attending meetings/reviews with individuals, colleagues and local authority staff
Skills, Experience and Qualifications – We are looking for someone with the following attributes:
- Experience of providing information or advice to others or within a customer service environment
- The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, adapting your style to suit the audience
- The ability to manage diary and workload effectively
- The ability to produce letters and other documents to a high standard
- The ability to input and maintain accurate data records
- The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- The ability to work flexibly and to deadlines
- Current driving licence and unrestricted use of vehicle
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (including Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Hold minimum GCSE Grade 'C' or equivalent in English and Maths
This post is subject to the completion of a satisfactory DBS check prior to appointment.
Perks: Employee assistance programme / Subsidised car breakdown cover / Death in service benefit / 23 Days annual leave plus bank holidays (Increased entitlement with length of service) / 2 Additional leave days in December (After 12 months’ service).
Penderels Trust is a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to disabled candidates who meet the job specification. For further information please email staffrecruitment@penderelstrust.org.uk