Independent Living Case Worker

• Pay Level: 6
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 per week

What you'll be doing:

From the very top, every member of our team has one thing driving them - wanting to make a positive difference to the lives of residents. In Slough, that difference will be obvious every day.

Be a part of a team which, last year, helped hundreds of people become independent again and who find innovative ways to support people to become as independent as possible. Where an incredible partnership with health, means integrated teams, which deliver services more effectively.

No day is the same in Slough. We have the most diverse population outside of London, one of the youngest populations in the country, but an older population with high levels of need and a range of health inequalities.

We offer structured supervision, training to enhance skills and excellent development opportunities, and you will be surrounded by professional, caring and dedicated colleagues and friends.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme

We offer a wider range of great benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.

Right to Work:

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application.

Interested?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email Recruitment@slough.gov.uk quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How to Apply:

Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth!

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.