At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure the smooth running of our care service and support staff and service users.
- Company: Join a diverse and inclusive council dedicated to community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Earn £17.17 - £18.04 per hour with enhancements for nights and weekends.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in care settings and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 18.04 - 18.04 £ per hour.
Salary £17.17 - £18.04 per hour plus enhancements for nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Contractual hours: 7. Basis: Fixed Hours.
Craven Vale provides care & accommodation to people with enduring functional mental health needs. We are looking to appoint a permanent, part-time Duty Officer for 7 hours per week. Interview date: TBC.
The role of the Duty Officer includes being responsible for the safe & effective running of the service day to day, ensuring the safe deployment of staff & resources. The successful applicant needs to be reactive and proactive, often dealing with several different tasks at the same time. You will often be the first point of contact for service users, staff, family and other professionals, so you need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills along with experience of working in care settings and the ability to lead & motivate teams to provide excellent care which offers choice, independence, respect & dignity to those using our services.
The Duty Officer works a rota that includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays (enhancements payable), so flexibility is required.
We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.
As part of your application, you will need to provide your education and career history and answer some application/shortlisting questions. Your answers to the application/shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview.
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers.
Duty Officer in Brighton employer: Brighton and Hove City Council
Brighton and Hove City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive apprenticeship programme that allows you to gain hands-on experience across various teams in Parking Services. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional development, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your customer service skills while contributing to the community in a vibrant coastal city known for its diverse culture and welcoming atmosphere.
Contact Details:
Brighton and Hove City Council Recruitment Team
