Relief Hub Facilitator

Type of vacancy Relief Work pattern Relief Hours per week As and when required Work Base Broxtowe Community Hub, Nottingham, NG9 4FR and Gedling Day Service, Nottingham, NG5 8AA Working Arrangements Office Based Job Description / Person Specification Competency Framework Tier 7b Number of posts 1 Interview date to be confirmed Closing Date 15 April 2026 23:55

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Relief Hub Facilitators to join our North team. This role has responsibility for ensuring the day opportunities are meeting the care and support needs for people within our practice framework. Hub Facilitators work within a geographical area and must be prepared to work at different buildings across the district.

The role involves providing high-quality physical and emotional support to individuals, whilst respecting privacy, dignity and specific needs. The team works within a risk management framework, ensuring their personal welfare and ensuring escalation of any risks.

You will have responsibility for developing care plans based on effective consultation with people, carers, other relevant agencies and meet individuals' care and support needs appropriately and respectfully. You will work with people on a 1:1 basis and within groups in the Hub and out in the community.

You will use any equipment as directed by the care plan, following appropriate training and are expected to report any health and safety issues relating to premises, vehicles, equipment, and other facilities used by day opportunities.

You will ensure effective delivery of day opportunities activities within departmental policies, legislation, and practice standards and Support individuals to stay in control, promoting, developing, and maintaining independence. You will create and review strength-based care plans and risk assessments, with input from the people accessing the Hub, carers and other professionals.

You will undertake medication administration and recording procedures in line with the medication policy. You will be responsible for creating safe moving and handling plans, and will be required to undertake these duties as required. You will respond appropriately to crisis and emergency situations, and escalate incidents following protocol. You will collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to reviews, meetings, and other forums as required. This role also involves effectively supervising Hub Enablement workers.

You must have:

• A Social Care qualification or equivalent, with a care qualification or working towards Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (with a supervisory role).
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Evidence of continuous mandatory training and development.
• Knowledge of main ICT systems in the service area.
• Excellent professionalism, efficiency, and effectiveness in service delivery.
• Ability to collaborate well with colleagues and work independently.
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels.
• Experience of working with people with disabilities or in care settings.
• Experience of empowering and advocating on behalf of individuals.
• Experience of handling money and understanding financial guidelines.
• Experience of supervising staff and delivering a wide range of day-to-day opportunities.
• You must have a minimum of two years’ experience in service delivery of a care setting.
• Have experience in empowering and advocating for individuals.
• Experience in planning, organising, and delivering complex activities.

Please be advised that all applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. The Council will not be offering visa sponsorship for this position. If you are unable to provide evidence of your right to work, your application will not be considered further. Providing false or misleading information regarding your immigration status will result in disqualification.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.