Hospital to Home Team Member

September 11, 2024

Warwickshire County Council

Leamington Spa

FULL TIME

Salary

£28,770 - £31,364

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

Leamington Spa

Job category/type

Community Safety

Date posted

10/09/2024

Job reference

RA0006296

Hospital To Home Officer

About the Team

We are looking to recruit to an already existing team with a permanent team member. To help us fill an exciting role within the Hospital to Home team. The role will be working out of our Leamington HQ hub.

Please be aware there is a consultation that will be under way whilst we carry out this recruitment, start and finish times will be part of that consultation, these will be discussed at interview and confirmed.

The role will be working from our Leamington Headquarters base, with an expectation that you will work from other bases as demand allows.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic team contributing to and supporting all aspects of getting people home from hospital, in a safe manner, whilst settling them in their home to promote a healthy recovery after being in hospital. This supporting the NHS, Public Health and our Fire Service strategies in making communities safer within Warwickshire.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will assist in the delivery of Hospital to Home and Prevention activities; working collaboratively to drive change internally and further strengthen our Health partnerships as part of the PPR Strategy.

As part of the role you must be committed to Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults whilst carrying out your work. You will also be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We would also expect you to uphold the principles of the Core Code of Ethics.

Key Requirements

Full Driving licence (Manual)

Knowledge and Understanding of Partnership working

Able to effectively plan and organise own workload to meet deadlines, prioritising to satisfy competing demands and urgent and important issues.
Expression of interest - Your expression of interest should be no more than 500 words and reference the Job Description and Person Specification to explain why you believe you are suitable to work within the team, you should also explain what skills and attributes you have, to make you successful in this role.

The Service is undergoing a redesign and the post holder must be able to work shifts of 9:30-5:30 and 10-6 or 10:30-6:30. Please confirm within your expression of interest that you are able to meet this. Please do not apply if you cannot meet this requirement.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Following receipt of your application, these will be sifted and successful candidates will be invited for an interview to select the most suitable individual to undertake the vacancy. Your expression of interest should be uploaded to your application form when you apply.

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Additional Information

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

Closing Date: 1st October 2024 at 23:59

Interview Date: Week commencing 14th October 2024

If you require more information or would like to have a chat about the role, please contact Moreno Francioso (Fire Prevention Manager), Rebecca Roberts (Team Leader Prevention) or Jo Carter (Station Manager Prevention).

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available