We are looking to appoint a temporary Care Facilitator to be responsible for negotiating and arranging appropriate packages of care for individual service users as specified by Social Workers/Care Coordinators/Trusted Assessors. You will be a member of the Care Facilitator and Direct Payments Team within Adults and Health Services.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
This can be a high-pressure position so the successful applicant will need to be good at prioritising and be able to work well as a team and individually when under pressure.
We encourage you to contact Jackie Elliot (Principal Care Facilitator) via email at jackie.elliot@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
Required Qualifications:
* 5 GCSEs including English Language (9-4/A-C grades) or equivalent relevant qualification.
* NVQ/Apprenticeship level 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification
* Excellent ICT skills
Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on 16th February 2026.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
HOW TO APPLY
We welcome applications from disabled people and those who are or consider themselves to be neurodivergent
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted. For guidance on completing your application, visit our website
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentAHS@durham.gov.uk
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