North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Career Advocate Volunteer

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Job summary

Career Advocate Volunteer

We are looking for dedicated, compassionate individuals to volunteer in the role of Careers Advocate. The main purpose of this role is to engage with the community to promote careers in health and social care.

Location

These roles are based in Carlisle but may involve travel to Wigton, Brampton and Penrith on occasions.

Main duties of the job

What tasks can this role include?

  • Carry out engagement activities with community groups
  • Attend local Jobs Fairs
  • Provide information to job seekers on the different pathways into health and social care roles
  • Help people make informed choices and consider the full range of roles and professions available in health and social care
  • Help build up an understanding of the application and recruitment process
  • Manage referrals from community groups or partner agencies
  • Attend local Job Centres and provide one to one assistance with job searching and applications
  • Provide assistance at recruitment events

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

  • Being a clinically led organisation
  • Quality and safety at the heart
  • A positive patient experience every time
  • A great place to work
  • Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Voluntary

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

262-A-23-5158881-C

Job locations

Parkhouse NHS Building

Baron Way, Kingmoor Park

Carlisle

CA6 4SJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

  • If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

A Standard DBS check will be required for this volunteering post.The DBS check is free of charge for volunteers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

  • If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

A Standard DBS check will be required for this volunteering post.The DBS check is free of charge for volunteers.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Ability to use a computer or hand held device
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Patience, empathy, and understanding

Desirable

  • Problem solving skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of public safety

Experience

Essential

  • Customer Service Experience

Desirable

  • Working in a busy enviroment
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Ability to use a computer or hand held device
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Patience, empathy, and understanding

Desirable

  • Problem solving skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of public safety

Experience

Essential

  • Customer Service Experience

Desirable

  • Working in a busy enviroment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parkhouse NHS Building

Baron Way, Kingmoor Park

Carlisle

CA6 4SJ


Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parkhouse NHS Building

Baron Way, Kingmoor Park

Carlisle

CA6 4SJ


Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Workforce Project Planning Manager

Jane Martin

Jane.Martin2@ncic.nhs.uk

07816199750

Details

Date posted

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Voluntary

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

262-A-23-5158881-C

Job locations

Parkhouse NHS Building

Baron Way, Kingmoor Park

Carlisle

CA6 4SJ


Supporting documents

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