Accessible Information Officer

Care Plus Group

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Job summary

The Care Plus Groups Adult Neurodiversity (ND) Services based at Val Waterhouse Centre in Grimsby include various specialist community teams, including: a Learning Disability (LD) Psychological Therapy Service to support the mental health needs of learning disabled individuals; an Intensive Support Team to support individuals with complex needs and behaviours of concern; a Community Learning Disability Team to support the physical health of learning disabled adults and Carers Support needs; an Adult Autism (no-LD) Service (AAS) and ADHD Service, which provides both diagnostic assessments and a full range of post-diagnostic support; and a Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS) to support autistic and/or learning disabled adults who are at risk of offending or who have an offending history to live safely within their local community.

Care Plus Groups Adult Neurodiversity Services work in collaboration and in partnership with other local health and social care providers, including Navigo and The Faraway CIC to deliver co-produced statutory, User-Led and Peer-to-Peer Support services to North East Lincolnshire and across the Humber Transforming Care Partnership (TCP) area Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North and North East Lincolnshire.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Accessible Information Officer

Department: Adult Neurodiversity Service

Base: Val Waterhouse Centre, Kent Street, Grimsby

Hours: 18.75

Salary: £23,360 - £25,784 Pro rata. You will be appointed on a fixed point within the range

You will be responsible for planning and implementing communication projects Adult Neurodiversity Services which include the Adult Learning Disability Service, Forensic Outreach Liaison Service, Adult Autism Service and Adult ADHD Service. You will be involved with researching, developing and producing information in a variety of accessible formats for people accessing Adult Neurodiversity Services to assist them in living informed and meaningful lives within the community. In addition you will also be responsible for liaising with other services and agencies to support them with communication and to promote a consistent approach across services with accessible information. You will also assist with marketing our services ie developing leaflets, posters, banners and maintaining the website.

You will have basic graphic design skills including the use of Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Publisher and/or CANVA. You will need to have good IT skills and good video/camera editing skills. You will be able to translate complex information into accessible information appropriate for our client groups.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,360 to £25,784 a year You will be appointed a fixed salary point within the range

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9814-24-109

Job locations

Val Waterhouse Centre

41-43 Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade C or Above

Desirable

A-Level or higher in Information Technology

Experience

Essential

Evidence of previous experience in graphical documents (e.g. leaflets, booklets, posters etc).
Evidence of production of a wide range of digital media including websites and DVDs/video editing.

Desirable

Experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability.
Experience of working in NHS organisations.
Prior knowledge of the Accessible Information Standard.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Basic graphic design skills including use of Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Publisher, Canva.
Possess good IT skills and be able to adapt to utilise unfamiliar software/packages.
Ability to use camera/video equipment and editing skills.
Ability to translate complex information into accessible information appropriate for this client group.

Desirable

Previous experience of creating accessible documents would be advantageous.

Other

Essential

Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values.
Good interpersonal skills as role requires some interaction with clients.
Ability to prioritise own workload and seek support as required.
Effective team working skills.
Willingness to undergo training for skill development relevant to the post.

Desirable

Full driving licence; ability to transport self around local area.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade C or Above

Desirable

A-Level or higher in Information Technology

Experience

Essential

Evidence of previous experience in graphical documents (e.g. leaflets, booklets, posters etc).
Evidence of production of a wide range of digital media including websites and DVDs/video editing.

Desirable

Experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability.
Experience of working in NHS organisations.
Prior knowledge of the Accessible Information Standard.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Basic graphic design skills including use of Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Publisher, Canva.
Possess good IT skills and be able to adapt to utilise unfamiliar software/packages.
Ability to use camera/video equipment and editing skills.
Ability to translate complex information into accessible information appropriate for this client group.

Desirable

Previous experience of creating accessible documents would be advantageous.

Other

Essential

Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values.
Good interpersonal skills as role requires some interaction with clients.
Ability to prioritise own workload and seek support as required.
Effective team working skills.
Willingness to undergo training for skill development relevant to the post.

Desirable

Full driving licence; ability to transport self around local area.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.