Community Care Officer

Hertfordshire County Council ,
Harlow, Essex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,462 per annum

Overview

Job Title: Community Care Officer -East and North Herts Older People's Service, Integrated Hospital Discharge Service Location: Princess Alexandra Hospital - Harlow Salary Range: £22,462 progressing to £29,636pa Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Job Duties: Hertfordshire County Council are looking for a Community care officer. You will be responsibility for assessing and arranging care in a hospital setting. We are a busy team covering a large and diverse area and would welcome applications from candidates who can bring energy, creative care planning and a citizen focus. Working for Hertfordshire County Council you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement plus paid bank holidays. We offer a comprehensive induction and training programme, career progression opportunities and Local Government Pension Scheme. Upon joining Hertfordshire County Council you will have access to Herts Rewards which gives discounts and cashback on over 800 retailers and services. This also includes childcare voucher scheme, car share scheme, cycle to work scheme, purchased annual leave scheme, Carewell - an employee assistance programme, and many other lifestyle, wellbeing and financial benefits. To improve outcomes for service users, Lister Hospital Social Work Team support a 7 day Hospital Discharge service. Staff will be asked to work on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays once every eight weeks and will receive days off during the weeks before and after covering weekends. There will be opportunities for you to discuss this at interview if your application is successful. Closing date: Sunday 12th April Interview date : Monday 20th April Benefits of Working for HCC: Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role) Excellent Career Development Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions Shopping Discounts Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes