Job Introduction
We appreciate your interest in working with Bradford Council. Here in Bradford, great things happen.
A vibrant community, innovative businesses, and institutions make up our large, young, and diverse city. At the heart of the north, the district possesses unmatched potential, a growing pipeline of talent, and an exceptional quality of life. A thriving urban district with award-winning public realm, but two-thirds rural, with beautiful landscapes, and open spaces on its doorstep, the district offers opportunities for leisure and lifestyle.
A dynamic cultural sector is central to Bradford's vision for social and economic inclusion. There is an impressive cultural heritage in the district as well as a diverse and exciting contemporary offer with world-class writers, filmmakers, musicians, artists, and foodies.
We have much to be proud of, and much to look forward to. Bradford faces its fair share of challenges, like all big modern cities. To fight inequality and poor health, improve education achievements, and attract investment, we are working hard. We are committed to working with our people, communities, partners, and businesses to improve quality of life and get the best for our District. We all contribute to achieving those goals, and so will you.
The Independence Advice Hub is the first point of contact for Adult Services, Health and Wellbeing Department, here we follow the principles of Home First to all customers, both general public and professionals requiring assistance with personal care, caring responsibilities, equipment solutions, safeguarding concerns or information and advice on statutory and voluntary agencies and other local activities.
Our main aim is promoting a person’s independence in a professional and strengths-based manner. This is underpinned with our ethos of embracing ‘Early Help and Prevention’.
Our main aim is promoting a person’s independence in a professional and strengths-based manner. This is underpinned with our ethos of embracing ‘Early Help and Prevention’.
Are you:
- Somebody who can work well in a fast paced and dynamic environment?
- Enthusiastic and positive about change?
- Willing to contribute to ongoing service development?
- A team player who can be flexible to support colleagues and meet service needs?
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone seeking a career in adult Social Care and Occupational Therapy. The role involves working alongside a range of social care professionals including Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and health colleagues.
Let’s talk about your attributes:
• Act with courtesy and professionalism at all times
• Treat people in ways which ensures fair access to services
• Show resilience under pressure and in the face of change
• Adapt working practices in line with changing service needs
• Effectively communicate with customers, seeking and responding to views
• Be a positive representative of the council
• Communicate openly, honestly and effectively
• Be open to new ideas and encourages others to adopt change
• Consider diverse needs of our communities
• Work collaboratively within and across teams/services
The successful applicant will be able to evidence:
- Ensure that strength based motivational approaches are used to ensure the wellbeing and wellness of individuals. To encourage service users to self-care and support healthier lives.
- Be aware of performance in using strength based approaches, motivational interviewing and coaching techniques, to signpost callers to a to a range of resources including universal services, through to specialist commissioned provision.
Let’s talk about what we can do for you:
Benefits at Bradford Council:
- The induction process, mentoring, and support of experienced colleagues.
- Support professional development through training.
- Bradford City Council encourages flexibility.
- Generous annual leave allowances.
- Bradford Council offers travel benefits for various modes of transport are available to employees.
- Re-location Package available (subject to conditions)
- Hybrid Working/Flexi Time Scheme
- A culturally diverse workforce reflecting our community
- Parking is available across the district.
- Fantastic Corporate Clubactive gym discount.
- Our recently introduced employee benefits and shopping discounts scheme ‘Vivup’.
The platform gives you access to:
- Exclusive shopping discounts
- 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Free will writing.
Please note: Your contract will be 37 hours per week, between 8am till 8pm, 5 days over 7 including evenings, weekends and bank holidays if required by the needs of the service.
An Enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
Interviews to be held week commencing 6th January 2025
For further information regarding this post please contact Lesley Farndale lesley.farndale@bradford.gov.uk or Holly.Adams@bradford.gov.uk
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
