Providing positive intervention and support for vulnerable adults and those with sensory impairment. By promoting independence and community living. Whilst minimise the risk of hospitalisation or admission to residential care. By assist the Assistive Technology Team with identifying needs, visiting customers, low level installations, monitoring, support to customers and collection of equipment.The services will provide a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team, with experience from both elements of health and social care, to deliver vital intermediate care for people in Northamptonshire.The team will provide quality care for our people, specialising in rehabilitation/reablement and sub-acute care for people discharged from acute hospitals.As the focus of the centres is rehabilitation and reablement you will be working in an integrated multi-disciplinary team that includes senior nurses, staff nurses, unregistered staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical staff and social care colleagues.Our benefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.Cycle to Work scheme. Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.Car Lease schemeProfessional subscriptions / registration - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership feesEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.Ongoing training and development opportunities.A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.What will you be doing?Primarily responsible for installing low level lifelines and key safes to our customers in the local community. Whilst also monitoring and supporting our customers. With collection of equipment from our customers homes (Booking of appointments to attend and replace batteries in units) to maintaining independent living. Providing support and guidance to ensure our customers receive all services and benefits they are entitled to.Promoting their independence through the provision of information to our customers and through liaison with carers, internal and external agencies to help customers to access and utilise resources in the local community.37 hours per week, Monday - Friday (flexi). About youDemonstrate awareness / understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needsKnowledge and interest in electronic assistive technology with a social care background would be preferable and advantageous as much of the work is supporting social care to meet customer needs with AT. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the cutting edge of service delivery with the possible chance of progression within the team.The ability to take extensive and care notes is essential to ensure all communication can be fed back to our care teams. Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the company.Must have use of a vehicle.The wish to join a growing, supportive team.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Apply now!As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date. (Please see attached Job specification for further details on the role and requirements).About usOur vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aUAt West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.Should you require the Job Description in another format or language, please contact: Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk
