Nottinghamshire County Council
Promoting Independence Worker
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Promoting Independence Worker
Promoting Independence Worker
Job Title
- Promoting Independence Worker (Maximising Independence Service)
Salary
- £25,583 - £26,403 per annum
Vacancy Type & Working Arrangements
- Type: Permanent
- Work Pattern: Full Time (37 hours per week)
- Base: Trent Bridge House, West Bridgford (NG2 6BJ)
- Working Arrangements: Hybrid
- Number of Posts: 1
- Interview Date: 13 July 2026
- Closing Date: 07 July 2026 at 23:55
Key Responsibilities
As a Promoting Independence Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals aged 17.5 years and above for up to 12 weeks, using a strengths-based approach. Your primary focus will be on:
- Delivering reablement-focused programmes to help people regain daily living skills.
- Identifying opportunities for independence and linking individuals to appropriate community services.
- Promoting social inclusion by fostering participation in community activities.
- Providing tailored information, advice, and short-term support to individuals and their carers.
- Maintaining and monitoring accurate records of support provided.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes for service users.
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Essential Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:
- A relevant health or social care qualification (preferably NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- At least two years’ experience in care work (paid, voluntary, or personal).
- Knowledge of community care services and legislation, including:
- The Care Act 2014
- Proficiency in IT applications (e.g., record-keeping and reporting tools).
Core Competencies
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:
- Strong interpersonal skills to build trusting, empathetic relationships with both colleagues and service users.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- A high level of personal drive, commitment to exceptional customer care, and adaptability.
- A firm commitment to:
- Equality & diversity
- Inclusion, dignity, and respect in all professional interactions.
Why Work for Nottinghamshire County Council?
Join an organisation dedicated to making a real, meaningful difference. We offer:
✅ A supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. ✅ Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities. ✅ Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life effectively. ✅ 34 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) and an excellent occupational pension scheme. ✅ Regular supervision and guidance from dedicated managers.
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eqAbout Our Equality Commitments
Nottinghamshire County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader organisation. As part of this initiative:
- We guarantee that individuals with disabilities who meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.
- Please let us know if you’d like to be considered under this scheme.
Our organisation is also committed to:
- Safeguarding children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals.
- Encouraging applications from diverse candidates, regardless of:
- Age, gender, marital status
- Disability, race, religion, belief
- Sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity status
- Supporting job-share arrangements for eligible full-time posts (unless specified otherwise).
How to Apply
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: 📞 Grace Hammond | (0115) 804 3279 ✉️ grace.hammond2@nottscc.gov.uk
Important Notes
- Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Closing date is 07 July 2026 at 23:55.
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