Job vacancy details
Self Directed Support Advisor
| Employer | North Somerset Council | Adult Social Services and Housing | Reference | ASDS703 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Wed 17/03/2010 01:00 AM | Closing Date | Tue 06/04/2010 17:00 PM |
| Working Pattern | Full Time, Contract position | Hours | 37 hours per week |
| Salary | JG6:- £22,221 - £24,646 p.a. | CRB Check | Enhanced |
| Location | Based in North Somerset | ||
We are seeking a Self Directed Support Advisor to work within a small, well established team who work with disabled people; carers and parents of disabled children.
Duties involve visiting people, usually in their own homes, to give information and support on all aspects of self-directed support, including employment legislation and record keeping.
We are looking for someone who is committed to ensuring people have choice and control in setting up their social support services and understands the principles of the personalisation agenda. You will work in partnership with social care staff and other agencies and deliver training as required.
You will need to have experience of working with disabled people or vulnerable people who receive direct payments (either within a service and/ or working with individual
You will need to be able to work flexibly and use initiative.
This post is available as a secondment.
This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
Anticipated interview date: Friday 16 April 2010
Equal Opportunities
The benefits of working for North Somerset Council:
- Final salary pension
- Generous holidays
- Travel allowances
- A strong commitment to work-life balance
- All the benefits of a best practice employer
- A diverse organisation with opportunities for career development
- Flexible working times – including flexi-time, part-time, job share, term-time only
North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer
We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
North Somerset Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Other Attributes
- Keywords: advisor, directed, self, support
- Sector: Local Government
- Occupation: Care/Social Work
- Location: North Somerset
