At a Glance
- Tasks: Recruit and support carers for vulnerable individuals in Hackney's Shared Lives scheme.
- Company: Hackney Council, a progressive local authority committed to equity and community support.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth in a vibrant, diverse borough.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and help empower vulnerable people in your community.
- Qualifications: Degree in marketing or social care experience preferred; strong communication skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity – 12 Months
Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, innovative public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as the fight for equity in Hackney, focusing on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. The work extends to fairness in all aspects of life, including gender, neurodiversity, and across the poverty divide.
Hackney Shared Lives Scheme announces a 12‑month fixed‑term contract for an Assessment and Scheme Promotion Officer in our Shared Lives service. The service is a Care Quality Commission registered provider that offers home‑based care and support to vulnerable people, enabling them to live with an assessed carer in the carer's home. The role involves recruiting carers who reside in Hackney and have a spare room, and presenting Shared Lives as a viable career option.
Responsibilities
- Recruit carers who reside in Hackney and have a spare room to become part of the Shared Lives scheme.
- Develop and implement recruitment campaigns targeting potential carers.
- Engage with wide and varied community groups, presenting information and building rapport.
- Provide and promote assessments of potential carers and support vulnerable people effectively.
- Present information to groups of people and engage quickly to build relationships.
- Occasional weekend work may be required; flexibility is necessary.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in marketing and communication or related experience (desirable).
- Approved social worker qualification or other relevant professional qualification in health and social care (e.g., NVQ 5 / QCF level 5 or above).
- Experience in developing and implementing recruitment campaigns.
- Demonstrated knowledge of recruiting carers and presenting Shared Lives as a viable career option for potential carers in Hackney.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with community groups and the public.
Enhanced DBS check is required for this post. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. The Council also recognises disadvantage caused by social and economic circumstances, and welcomes applications from disabled people who are currently under‑represented in our workforce. Flexible working is available.
Shared Lives Officer employer: London Borough of Hackney
Hackney Council is an exceptional employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that champions equity and social justice. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the Shared Lives Officer role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture. Located in the vibrant borough of Hackney, employees are part of a forward-thinking local authority that values creativity and resilience, making it an ideal place for those seeking rewarding and purposeful employment.
