Salary: £26,824 – £29,540 per annum
Type of vacancy: Permanent
Work pattern: Full Time
Hours per week: 37
Work Base: County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Competency Framework: Tier 7b
Job Overview
At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are deeply rooted in our community. We strive to deliver exceptional services to our residents while fostering a supportive environment for our staff. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with mental health needs. We are seeking a Service Advisor to join our countywide Mental Health Discharge Team. This vital role supports timely, safe, and well‑coordinated hospital discharges for adults with mental health needs. You will be the key point of contact, helping to gather and record information, triage incoming referrals, and ensure that data is accurate and accessible for effective decision‑making. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy helping others, this opportunity is for you!
Responsibilities
- Providing courteous advice and referral services to the public, service users, and partner agencies.
- Offering information on available services, benefits, and wellbeing issues.
- Triage referrals and determine outcomes, prioritising needs and escalating to senior staff when necessary.
- Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records to ensure data quality.
- Building strong working relationships with local agencies and maintaining resource databases.
- Participating in team meetings and contributing to service development.
Qualifications & Experience
- A good general education, including GCSEs (A‑C) in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications.
- Knowledge of current Adult Social Care and Health policy drivers.
- Experience in frontline contact with the public in a social care or health setting (paid or voluntary).
- Proficiency in using IT applications and maintaining accurate records.
Key Personal Attributes
- A high personal drive and commitment to excellent customer care.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with colleagues and service users.
- Problem‑solving abilities and the capacity to make decisions under pressure.
- Organisational skills to manage competing demands effectively.
- A commitment to empowering individuals and supporting their independence.
What We Offer
- A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Extensive training and development opportunities to grow your skills.
- Flexible working arrangements to support your work‑life balance.
- A supportive team environment with excellent clinical and management support.
- Generous annual leave and a local government pension scheme.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in your community! If you are ready to take on this rewarding role as a Service Advisor, apply today. Join us in supporting adults with mental health needs and be part of a team that truly cares.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Cat Irons on 01158044855 or by email catherine.irons@nottscc.gov.uk.
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 offer interview consideration to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts. 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.
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