We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the dynamic, countywide Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team within Nottinghamshire County Council. This role is part of a diverse team carrying out collaborative work with colleagues in Health, Finance, and Service Improvement, Quality & Practice to improve outcomes for Nottinghamshire’s residents in a truly personalised way and ensure proportionate care and support is in place. Your primary focus will be attending Multi-disciplinary Teams (MDTs) to undertake Decision Support Tools (DSTs).
It is essential that you have working knowledge and experience of CHC, the National Framework, and Section 22 of the Care Act 2014. You should also have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, high-quality written recording skills, and confidence in having professionally challenging conversations. The team consists of a Team Manager, Social Worker, Community Care Officers, and Service Advisors.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the people of Nottinghamshire.
- A career pathway that provides comprehensive induction, training and development, including experience of projects and partnership working.
- A flexible work environment where you feel valued and supported.
- Mileage payment.
- An electric vehicle car leasing scheme.
- Excellent occupational pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays.
You’ll need to be able to demonstrate:
- Ability to work collaboratively with people and partners, including Health, to achieve best outcomes.
- Working knowledge and experience of CHC, the National Framework, Section 22 of the Care Act 2014.
- Strong established communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Able to use a range of information technology applications, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to drive and regular use of a car.
Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. In return for your commitment, you will be welcomed into a professional and supportive team environment and organisational culture, with clear pathways for career progression. You will receive regular supervision and be supported to attend training to maintain your continued professional development.
Your 37 hour per week contract will be based on a flexible working time scheme. The team have adopted hybrid working and you will be partly office and partly home-based.
