Job Introduction
37 hours per week
Why work for the Continuing Care Team?
We are looking for people who have the enthusiasm and passion to join our team. We provide person centred care to our clients and help to encourage independence as part of enabling them to make choices and live their own lives. We will support you and train you - we are very proud of our comprehensive training programme.
What is the role?
This is a brilliant and rewarding opportunity to join this team as a Team Assistant. You will be assisting with a variety of tasks such as managing brokerage requests, gaining funding approvals for residential and nursing home placements, processing assessment of needs forms, updating patient information and liaising with providers and colleagues in person, over the phone and via e-mail. For the full list of duties please see the full job profile attached at the bottom of this page!
Who is the person?
You need to:
- Have NVQ 2/3 would be advantageous
- Be competent in using Outlook, Excel and Word. Training can be given for use of SystmOne & SharePoint.
- Be an excellent communicator on the telephone, in person, Teams and using email.
- Excellent attention to detail is required as the work tasks require accuracy/thoroughness.
- Be self-motivated and can work on own initiative.
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. The full job profile is attached at the bottom of this page.
About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you:
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800
