Case Worker - Contact Tracing
Reform
Public Health
Ref: G3/OL-40739
Contract: Fixed Term (31st March 2021)
Salary; £19,698 - £21,748
Hours: 36.66 per week
Based: Home working is required, and all equipment will be provided
Closing Date: Wednesday 7th October 2021
Shortlisting & Interview Dates: TBC.
Job Description & Person Specification.doc
Oldham Right to Work in the UK.doc
Role Overview:
The purpose of the post is to provide effective complex Contact Tracing in the Borough of Oldham.
Key Responsibilities:
The Case Workers will be responsible for Contact Tracing in complex settings such as schools, primary care settings, approved residential settings, large or high-risk workplaces, health and social care services and with underserved populations.
Key Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:
- Have excellent customer service skills to deliver polite, courteous and efficient information to the public, service users, colleagues and partners
- Have excellent communication skills to exchange information with a range of audiences
- Have excellent organisational skills
- Have experience of working as part of a team
The Case Workers will have to undergo Tier 1 contact tracing training. This is an online package through Health Education England (HEE). There is also local context training through GM.
Training will be provided for the case management record system (CRM)
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