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Description
Salary
£25,583 - £26,403 per annum
Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Hours per week
37
Work Base
Trent Bridge House, West Bridgford, NG2 6BJ
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
Promoting Independence Worker JDPS.pdf – 195KB Opens in a new window
Competency Framework
Tier 7a
Number of posts
1
Interview date
13 July 2026
Closing Date
07 July 2026 23:55
Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our community with compassion and care. We believe in empowering individuals to live their best lives, and we are committed to fostering a supportive environment for our staff. Join us in making a difference!
Are you passionate about helping others achieve their goals? The Maximising Independence Service (MIS) is looking for a Promoting Independence Worker to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support individuals aged 17.5 years and over for up to 12 weeks, using a strengths-based approach to promote independence and wellbeing. Your work will involve providing information, advice, and short-term support to help people regain their confidence and skills.
As a Promoting Independence Worker, your key responsibilities will include:
Delivering reablement-focused programmes to help individuals build daily living skills.
Identifying opportunities for independence and connecting people to appropriate community services.
Promoting social inclusion by encouraging participation in community activities.
Providing information and support to individuals and their carers.
Maintaining accurate records and monitoring ongoing support to ensure effectiveness.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for service users.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need
A relevant health or social care qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
At least two years of experience in care work (paid, voluntary, or personal).
Knowledge of community care services and relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014.
Proficiency in using IT applications for record-keeping and reporting.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who Demonstrate
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with colleagues and service users.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.
High levels of personal drive and commitment to excellent customer care.
A commitment to equality, inclusion, dignity, and respect in all practice.
At Nottinghamshire County Council, We Offer
A place to belong: a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
Comprehensive training and development opportunities to grow your skills.
Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
Generous annual leave and an excellent occupational pension scheme.
A supportive environment with regular supervision and coaching.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a real difference in your community! If you are ready to empower individuals and support their journey towards independence, apply today to join Nottinghamshire County Council as a Promoting Independence Worker. Together, we can create a brighter future for everyone!
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Grace Hammond on 01158043279 or by email grace.hammond2@nottscc.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is availa
ble 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 strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.