Contract Type:Fixed term/ secondment opportunity until November 2026
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, between the hours of 08:30- 4:50
Worker Type: Offsite Worker
Salary: Grade F - Starting Salary is £31,586 (Level one) rising to £34,314 (Level four)
Base Location:Harvey Road
Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for? Read on to find out more
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .
About the role:
To supervise a locally based team to deliver a quality independent living service that promotes the independence health and well-being of tenants of the Independent Living schemes and neighbouring Nottingham City Council Housing Services (NCCHS) properties. The role ensures that regulatory and other agreed standards are maintained. To proactively work with other colleagues and agencies in order to ensure the delivery of a holistic, flexible, caring and high quality supportive and responsive service to elderly customers.
About you:
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of older and vulnerable people, safeguarding and a genuine interest in promoting independence for individuals
Experience of performance managing and motivating a team of support staff.
Ability to manage working relationships at all levels to ensure the efficient and effective running of the service area
Able to communicate complex or sensitive issues to a wide range of customers in a clear & concise manner
Knowledge of the agencies and resources available to support older people in the community and have experience of liaison and partnership working
Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of equality issues and a commitment to the implementation of Nottingham City Councils Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and objectives
Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements in your CV & supporting document.
Essential Requirements:
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.
Closing Date: Closing Date: 13 July 2025 - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: 25 July 2025 Please note this is subject to change
By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
Smart Working to support your work life balance
Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and wed like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.
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