Case Worker - Independent Living Service
- Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils – Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX
- £29,269 to £33,945 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Full Time, 37 hours per week
- Permanent
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Case Worker to join our fantastic Independent Living Service delivering Disabled Facility and Minor Adaptation Grants.
We need someone who shares our values, commitment and motivation to make a difference for our customers in the districts.
About the role
The successful candidate will be a specialist for both Councils and undertake an important role in the delivery of Disabled Facility and Minor Adaptation Grants.
The role will include carrying out means tests, providing support with the application process, checking quotes, providing financial advice, and looking at charitable fund raising when needed.
From time to time, you may need to visit customers at home where additional support is required.
As case worker , you will become the main point of contact for grant applicants during the application stage of the grant, providing high levels of support, advice, and knowledge throughout the process.
About you
The ideal candidate will have gained NVQ Level 4 or an equivalent qualification or be able to demonstrate relevant experience in supporting vulnerable groups.
You will hold relevant up to date skills for means testing and recent experience in a similar role would be a benefit.
A knowledge and understanding of Disabled Facility Grants would be beneficial, applicants without this would need to have the desire to undertake training in this area.
You will need strong administration and organisational skills and the ability to manage your own case load, as well as provide support to the rest of the team, as and when required.
You will need to be able to prioritise work and demands placed upon you as you deliver a high-quality customer focused service.
The role will require travel to customers’ homes. A full driver’s license and use of own car is essential.
About us
Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits of working for us
- Great opportunities for learning and development.
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support Program
- Employee Assist Program
- Health Care Options
For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect.org) and view `The best things about working for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (youtube)` to find out what our employees say about working for us.
Our ways of working:
Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
For more information
If you wish to discuss the Hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Philip Winter on 01449 724597 or email [email protected] .
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.pdf - before applying for this job opportunity.
Closing date: 5:00pm , 15 August 2024.
When applying, please ensure:
- you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
- your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS).
This authority 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. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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