Community Care Officer Level 2 - Adults

Community Care Officer Level 2
Social Care
Adult Care and Community Wellbeing
Social Care Qualified - Adult
Sleaford, South Holland , Spalding
£30,296 - £33,024 (pro rata for part time)
Permanent
Full-time

We to have an exciting opportunity for people who want to enable, promote independence and make a real difference to people's lives. If this is you then come and work with us in our South Adult Care teams. If you have an enquiring mind and are committed to the promotion of wellbeing and safeguarding of adults at risk, then this would be a great opportunity for you.

We have opportunities available for Level 2 Community Care Officers in the Spalding area team on a full time basis and an 18.5 hour - fixed term position (for 3 years) in the South Review Team, work base to be negotiated.

About The Role

You will have a varied and interesting caseload, which will require partnership working with other agencies. This will involve assessing and managing identified risks and considering any informal support available.

You will be required to assess for eligibility in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and where needed, arrange cost-effective packages of support and work in a strength based, person centred way. Creative thinking will be required to determine whether support such as voluntary services or telecare/tech can be used to meet support needs.

The work bases are Spalding and Stamford; travel to appointments to meet the needs of the service is required, and mileage claims are paid to and from appointments.

About you

Are you an ambitious, diligent and hardworking individual? Are you interested in working within an organisation that is committed to providing an exceptional and integral service to the communities of Lincolnshire, where you can make a difference?

We are looking for someone who wants to use these skills and knowledge in a more creative and innovative way. If this sounds like you, then you may be just the person we are looking for and we would love to hear from you.

If so, Lincolnshire County Council has the role for you.

• You will need the organisational and administrative skills necessary for managing a complex and varied caseload with a good standard of general education across Maths and English.
• You should have some practice experience within a social care or similar role.
• You should be able to demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development and to work as part of a team.
• Professional curiosity is essential with an ability to solve problems by being solution focussed. This will support in the undertaking of Adult Needs Assessments, in line with the Care Act 2014, which is a requirement of this role.
• Understand the relevant legislation and be able to demonstrate values that promote wellbeing, challenge oppression and discriminations and empower people to live well.

A full Person Specification is available within the Job Description.

About The Team

Our Spalding Area Team works at the heart of their community, covering the south of the county. It is made up of strong and effective people who are determined to achieve our vision and objectives. Our Community Care Officers receive excellent supervision, access to learning and development opportunities and protected time to support continuous professional development.

About Our Offer

Our offer to you - Our people are our most valuable asset.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering;

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies Career development pathway
• Protected Continuous Professional Development
• Comprehensive learning & development opportunities
• Paid mileage
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

What Next

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact;

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Applications close 09/10/2024, interviews will be held 29/10/2024.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.