Job Description

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better.

As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Caring | Learning to Improve | Inclusive | Collaborative

About Adult Health & Social Care Services

In Adult Social Care we are committed to the work we do and the difference we make to residents of Barnet every single day, month and year. We encourage staff to be empowered in making changes and initiate actions that improve our services. Ultimately, we should all be happy for our friends and family to receive the services we deliver and commission, and so that is where our focus always lies.

Adults Social Care & Health comprises of people with a range of professional specialisms and expertise, including social workers; occupational therapists; contract brokers; staff delivering statutory services; financial and performance analysts.

We value the skills that new staff can offer, to make a real difference to people who use our services and their carers. Irrespective of whether the role is frontline or back office, you would be joining a group of people focused on providing excellent services for the local community.

About the role

An exciting opportunity to be part of our Prevention and Wellbeing Team where you will work with individuals to achieve objectives to improve their health and wellbeing, alongside supporting local communities to coordinate and grow what is on offer in the local area.

Working in a creative, strengths based and personalised way you will support local residents who have had contact with Adult Social Care and their carers to find practical and sustainable solutions to achieve their objectives.

Focusing on what already exists within our local communities, work towards coordinating this information, identifying gaps and opportunities, developing new initiatives and encouraging the local community to take the lead on managing this long term.  You will build strong relationships with local partners, understanding the value of local residents and providing support to increase accessible community initiatives and promoting an integrated and collaborative approach.

About you

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

  • a creative and enthusiastic approach to support individuals to build good networks.
  • experienced in approaching issues in stages and developing plans.
  • a passion for working with people, leading others, and have a clear understanding of professional boundaries, risk assessment and personal accountability.
  • an understanding of Health and Social Care within the Barnet community and experience of working with adults with care and support needs.
  • knowledge of relevant social care legislation and guidance and an understanding of protecting and making vulnerable adults safe
  • excellent interpersonal skills
  • ability to use a wide range of IT applications and document systems and experience of recording work.

 

People who use the service have told us that they feel listened to, more in control, and have managed to achieve numerous personal objectives and many have gone on to become active members of their local communities, leading and attending new initiatives or becoming part of those already established.

What we offer

  • 30 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
  • Work-life balance options may include flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
  • Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Employee well- being training programs

How to apply

Read through job description and person specification and complete the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Claire Desouza, Prevention and Wellbeing Service Manager & Adult Carers Lead – Claire.Desouza@barnet.gov.uk

Staff visiting care homes are required to be vaccinated against Covid 19. The work carried out in this role may involve visiting clients in these settings.  Barnet is developing its own policy and procedures in the meantime please be aware that this role is likely to require proof of your vaccine status / medically exemption.

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Click here to read our equality statement.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.

If shortlisted you will be required to bring photographic ID to your interview to prove your identity.

For more information, or to apply, please click here.