Wellbeing Worker
| Posting date: | 01 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £23,538 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2024 |
| Location: | Morpeth, Northumberland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Bid Services |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
We are seeking a Wellbeing Worker to work with visually impaired and hearing impaired adults in our Northumberland Service.
You will have experience of working with people who have a sensory loss, be able to undertake needs led assessments, be confident in speaking to members of the public as well as professionals, can manage a comprehensive case load and be able to record your work accurately.
This is a hybrid contract, but you will be needed to travel to Morpeth on occasions such as Team Meetings or other service needs.
Main accountabilities of the role are:
Input and process referrals accurately and efficiently.
Meet and support service users by undertaking comprehensive assessments to identify their needs.
Manage own case load and undertaking case recording.
Provide professional/appropriate advice and assistance to the service users and when required signpost them to other services
To be successful you will need to have:
Experience in working with people with a sensory impairment.
Experience in delivering Information, Advice and Guidance and providing equipment for sensory needs.
Excellent team working skills.
What we offer:
An inclusive and diverse workplace.
Mentorship program
We are committed to wellbeing, promoting hybrid working.
We offer generous annual leave entitlements (starting at 24 days plus Bank Holiday).
Employee Assistance Program, Health Cash Plan, Occupational Sick Pay scheme, and flexible TOIL scheme.
We invest generously in training and development programmes.
We provide sponsorship to pursue formal professional qualifications.
Opportunity to learn and develop sign language skills.
https://www.bid.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JDPS-Jun-24-Wellbeing-Worker-Northumberland.doc
You will have experience of working with people who have a sensory loss, be able to undertake needs led assessments, be confident in speaking to members of the public as well as professionals, can manage a comprehensive case load and be able to record your work accurately.
This is a hybrid contract, but you will be needed to travel to Morpeth on occasions such as Team Meetings or other service needs.
Main accountabilities of the role are:
Input and process referrals accurately and efficiently.
Meet and support service users by undertaking comprehensive assessments to identify their needs.
Manage own case load and undertaking case recording.
Provide professional/appropriate advice and assistance to the service users and when required signpost them to other services
To be successful you will need to have:
Experience in working with people with a sensory impairment.
Experience in delivering Information, Advice and Guidance and providing equipment for sensory needs.
Excellent team working skills.
What we offer:
An inclusive and diverse workplace.
Mentorship program
We are committed to wellbeing, promoting hybrid working.
We offer generous annual leave entitlements (starting at 24 days plus Bank Holiday).
Employee Assistance Program, Health Cash Plan, Occupational Sick Pay scheme, and flexible TOIL scheme.
We invest generously in training and development programmes.
We provide sponsorship to pursue formal professional qualifications.
Opportunity to learn and develop sign language skills.
https://www.bid.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JDPS-Jun-24-Wellbeing-Worker-Northumberland.doc
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