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Community Care Officer - Level 2
Louth (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
Enhanced DBS check required
£30,296 - £33,024
37 hours
Community Care Officer Level 2
If you are an ambitious, diligent and hardworking individual, 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 and develop your skills and experience, then we REALLY want to hear from you.
Do you want to be one of our Community Care Officers in the AMAZING Community Hospitals and Transfer of Care team? Lincolnshire County Council is looking to appoint a full time Level 2 CCO to our team based in Louth.
You will need to be creative and passionate about supporting people in a person centred way and be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for an allocated caseload under the direction of a line manager/supervisor. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and to reflect on your practice, ensuring continuous professional development, along with good verbal and written communication skills.
Applications are invited from people who can demonstrate experience in areas such as;
- Valuing people using strength based models to assess and plan support with individuals.
- Identify eligibility for Continuing Health Care funding and supporting people through the CHC process.
- Seeing Direct Payments as a way of offering people more choice and control in their lives.
- Understanding the principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Best Interest decision making.
- Working creatively to assess, plan, implement and evaluate people's aspiration and goals.
The teams consist of Community Care Officers, Social Workers and a Lead Practitioner.
Lincolnshire Adult Care Teams are in the business of people and are made up of strong and effective individuals who represent our values and are determined to achieve our vision and objectives.
People have challenges in their lives, but they also have success, strengths, aspirations and goals. The role of Adult Care is to understand who the people we work with are, what is important to them, what they aspire to and what they want to change. Our role is to build a relationship with people and ensure discharge planning from hospital supports them to have the best possible outcomes in their lives and be independent for longer within their communities.
Our staff are our most valuable asset, that’s why our Community Care Officers receive excellent supervision, access to learning opportunities and protected time to support continuous professional development.
Along with a competitive salary of £30,296 - £33,024, we are also offering a comprehensive benefits package, contributory pension, career development pathway and up to 33 days holiday with the option to buy more.
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Tracy Hedley on tracy.hedley@lincolnshire.gov.uk
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.