Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Band 4 Support Worker to Head of EDI

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Job summary

Support Worker to the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Band 4 37.5 hours per week.

This is a unique opportunity to support the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion who is registered blind. This is a senior admin role for someone who is looking for a job with a difference combining administrative responsibilities with specialist support to someone who has no sight.

The job offers variety, flexibility and is based within a high performing service area. If you have very competent administration skills, are caring and would like to empower the Head of EDI to be able to work at his best then we would encourage you to apply for this role. The post holder will need to be able to occasionally drive the Head of EDI to any meetings within the Leicestershire area. At all other times the post holder will be able to work from home, or if preferred in the office.

The closing date for applications is on 23 December 2022 and the interview will be on 12th January 2023.

If you would like an informal discussion about this job then please do not hesitate to call on the number below:

Mobile: 07770853106

Main duties of the job

1. To assist the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion by reading aloud, paraphrasing, or summarising documents, statistical information and tables, either in person or by recording on tape and by describing pictures and graphs and other visual representations of information.

2. To assist the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in getting to meetings, seminars and conferences, sometimes away from the work base, by car or public transport.

3. To assist the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion during meetings, seminars and conferences e.g. by acting as a guide and being proactive in helping the Head Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to network.

4. To assist in note taking at meetings for the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

5. To assist the Head of Equality, in the establishment and maintenance of recording and filing systems related to the role.

6. To adapt/ convert materials to an appropriate format for the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as required.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

14 December 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-22-9938-PE

Job locations

Pen Lloyd Building

County Hall, Glenfield

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 8RA

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A level or equivalent and including A* to C (new grade 4) at GCSE English and Mathematics.

Experience

Essential

High standard of word processing and use of MS Office
applications and of producing a range of work using these skills
Ability to work flexibly and with minimal supervision
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications,
including MS Teams
Awareness of the needs of someone who is totally blind
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills to assist the Head of
EDI to make positive connections with colleagues from all
backgrounds
Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
Ability to work on own initiative to anticipate changing priorities
and workloads for self and the Head of EDI
Ability to work outside of office hours on occasions
Experience of undertaking a range of office and secretarial duties
Experience of working in a confidential and sensitive environment
Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles
Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could
include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of
receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A level or equivalent and including A* to C (new grade 4) at GCSE English and Mathematics.

Experience

Essential

High standard of word processing and use of MS Office
applications and of producing a range of work using these skills
Ability to work flexibly and with minimal supervision
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications,
including MS Teams
Awareness of the needs of someone who is totally blind
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills to assist the Head of
EDI to make positive connections with colleagues from all
backgrounds
Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
Ability to work on own initiative to anticipate changing priorities
and workloads for self and the Head of EDI
Ability to work outside of office hours on occasions
Experience of undertaking a range of office and secretarial duties
Experience of working in a confidential and sensitive environment
Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles
Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could
include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of
receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides).

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Pen Lloyd Building

County Hall, Glenfield

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 8RA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Pen Lloyd Building

County Hall, Glenfield

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 8RA

Employer's website

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