Salary
£30,024 - £33,699 per annum (pro rata)
Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Part Time
Hours per week
22
Work Base
Ollerton Day Opportunities, Newark , NG22 9TD
Working Arrangements
Office Based
Job Description / Person Specification
Hub Facilitator JDPS.pdf – 122KB Opens in a new window
Competency Framework
Tier 7a
Number of posts
1
Interview date
TBC
Closing Date
28 August 2025 23:55
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hub Facilitator to join our team at Ollerton Day Opportunities. We support people with various needs and dementia. You will be responsible for ensuring the provision of day opportunities for people and meeting their care and support needs within our practice framework. You will work within a geographical area and be prepared to work at different buildings across the district.
You must provide high-quality physical and emotional support and personal care to individuals, respecting their privacy, dignity, and specific needs. You must support individuals within a risk management framework, ensuring their personal welfare and ensuring escalation of any risks or unresolved issues.
The Hub Facilitator will develop care plans based on effective consultation with individuals, carers, specialist workers, and other relevant agencies and meet individuals' care and support needs appropriately and respectfully. You will work on a 1:1 basis or with groups of individuals at a base or in the community.
The Hub Facilitator will provide cover and assistance in respect of staff absence and other requirements as appropriate within a geographical area. Also use any equipment as directed by the care plan, following appropriate training. You must report any health and safety issues relating to premises, vehicles, equipment, and other facilities used by day opportunities.
The Hub Facilitator will ensure effective delivery of day opportunities activities within departmental policies, legislation, and practice standards and Support individuals to stay in control, promoting, developing, and maintaining independence. You will build relationships with individuals, carers, and partners to write, review, and monitor care plans and risk assessments.
You will undertake medication administration and recording procedures in line with the medication policy.
You will respond appropriately to crisis and emergency situations and report and escalate incidents.
You must ensure that they collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to reviews, meetings, and other forums as required.
Effective supervision of staff.
You Must Have
- A Social Care qualification or equivalent, with a care qualification or working towards Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (with a supervisory role).
- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Evidence of continuous mandatory training and development.
- Knowledge of main ICT systems in the service area.
- Excellent professionalism, efficiency, and effectiveness in service delivery.
- Ability to work well with colleagues and independently.
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels.
- Experience of working with people with disabilities or in care settings.
- Experience of empowering and advocating on behalf of individuals.
- Experience of handling money and understanding financial guidelines.
- Experience of supervising staff and delivering a wide range of day-to-day opportunities.
You will support the Hub Leader to ensure the delivery of quality day opportunities.
You must have a minimum of two years’ experience in service delivery of a care setting. Must have experience in empowering and advocating for individuals, experience in planning, organising, and delivering complex activities.
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Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
