Independence and Wellbeing Facilitator

Location

Ipswich, Suffolk | United Kingdom

Job description

• Suffolk County Council – Beacon House, Ipswich IP1 5PB - Onsite
• £26,421 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Post 1- 4: 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Post 5: 9 hours per week
• Fixed Term or Secondment until September 2024

Customer First are currently recruiting Independence and Wellbeing Facilitators into our expanding team.

• Do you have experience working with adults or in a social care related role?
• Would you like to work in an incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding role?
• Are you passionate about making a positive difference to adults lives in Suffolk?

Your role and responsibilities

As an Independence and Wellbeing Facilitator you will be responsible for identifying the most appropriate pathway for a customer journey, promoting independence, and offering appropriate solutions.

• to advise customers and carers concerning their rights, the options available to them and how they can be better supported and appropriately identify eligibility in line with current legislation and policy
• work in line with Suffolk's "heart of care" way of working and be passionate about making a positive difference in Suffolk
• champion the use of Assistive Technology, including the use of Digital Care solutions
• using a strengths-based approach in line with the Signs of Safety model
• be responsible for managing your own workload, using excellent organisational and time management skills to prioritise work and achieve deadlines and team objectives
• to share knowledge and learning with colleagues and support team development
• complete assessments – including (but not limited to) carers assessments, digital technology referrals, referrals for packages of care.

You will need:

• understanding and practice of the principles of excellent customer service
• the ability to problem solve, and define a problem systematically and makes sense of information by organising it efficiently
• the ability to work as a team to establish priority and work effectively towards shared goals
• knowledge of some of the services available in Suffolk and the organisations that provide such services.
• the ability to communicate with customers who may be vulnerable, emotional or under stress in a clear tactful manner, show empathy and resolve conflict effectively
• the ability to work closely with internal staff to build and develop relationships
• excellent IT knowledge and skills.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx) . If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Customer First works as a team to support one another, we work together to ensure a high standard of service is achieved. We have a variety of individuals within the team at differing stages in their careers and we can support career development opportunities.

In your training and further development of your role you will work closely alongside fellow colleagues as well as the Independence and Wellbeing Team, Team Leaders and Team Manager.

Shaping Careers and Learning

We want to champion talent and seek to continuously develop everyone’s professional knowledge, potential and job satisfaction. Through accessible learning opportunities and clear career pathways we aim to identify individual strengths, diversify skill sets and enable people, from all walks of life, to build influential and impactful careers.

Empowering Everyone

We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from minority religions as these groups are currently underrepresented in this directorate.

For more information

Please contact Sian Alexander (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing: [email protected]

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx),

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions.

1. Please can you highlight the skills and qualities that would make you successful at this role?
2. Much of the work completed in this role will be handled on the telephone, can you advise what things you may consider or do when speaking to a customer on the phone?
3. Can you provide an example of a difficult conversation you have handled, what did you do and what was the outcome?
• You should use the Supporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or: [email protected] .

Closing date: 11.30pm, 17 March 2024.

Interview date: w/c 25th March 2024.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Onsite

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
• plus more!

If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our .

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£26.42k per annum