Two Community Care Officer Level 2 posts sit within the Adult Care and Community Wellbeing Team in Lincoln North and Gainsborough, one full-time and one part-time. The work centres on Adult Needs Assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014, using a strengths-based, person-centred approach to help adults with care and support needs live independently. The role involves regular county-wide travel, including unplanned visits, and hybrid working with at least two office days a week. Accurate spoken English is essential, and visa sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Complete Adult Needs Assessments and reviews in line with the Care Act 2014
- Deliver statutory duties under the Care Act 2014
- Support adults with identified care and support needs to enable independent living
- Use a person-centred, strengths-based approach focused on what individuals can do
- Help people achieve their aspirations, access their communities and promote independence
- Travel across the county to appointments, including unplanned visits at short notice
- Work in a hybrid pattern, attending the nominated work base when required
What's required
Experience
- Experience of strengths-based assessment, including risk assessments and care planning
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication, with professional curiosity
- Creative thinking and problem-solving
- Calm and effective under pressure, including in emergencies
- Positive, proactive and self-motivated approach
- Respect for individuals' dignity and choice
- Collaborative approach and teamwork
Checks & eligibility
- Criminal record check, which may be required
Other
- Accurate spoken English to converse at ease with customers and give advice
- Ability to travel across the county within reasonable timeframes
- Good internet connectivity for remote working
- Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
What's offered
- Generous pension scheme
- Reimbursement for professional registration fees
- Career progression opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Extensive training and learning
- Monthly 1-1 supervision
- Opportunities to help shape the delivery of services
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
