Community Care Officer Level 2

Lincoln; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Lincoln North and Gainsborough Community Wellbeing Team at Lincolnshire County Council is hiring two Community Care Officer Level 2 roles. The posts are full-time (37 hours) and part-time (18.5 hours) with hybrid working, requiring travel across the county and occasional out-of-area visits.

You will undertake adult needs assessments and reviews, using a strength-based, person-centred approach to support independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in strength-based assessment including risk assessments and care planning.
• Ability to work in a person-centred, solution-focused way.
• Willingness to travel across Lincolnshire with mileage reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Complete Adult Needs Assessments and Reviews.
• Support adults to achieve independence and access their communities.
• Work in a hybrid model with home-based and office-based duties.

Skills

Strength-based assessment

Risk assessments

Care planning

Excellent communication

Travel across county

Problem solving

Job description

We are delighted to be able to offer two positions for the role of Community Care Officer Level 2 (CCO)within our Adult Care and Community Wellbeing Team (Lincoln North and Gainsborough). We are looking for individuals to fill a full time position (37 hours per week) and a part time position (18.5 hours per week). The positions are available due to internal progression and development.

A Community Care Officer level 2 (CCO) plays a vital role in supporting adults with identified care and support needs, ensuring the right support is received at the right time to enable independent living. This role is central to delivering statutory duties under the Care Act 2014.

About the role

As part of the Community Wellbeing Team, you will work with individuals who require guidance and support. Our goal is to support and enable people to achieve their aspirations, access their communities, and promote independence. Working in a person-centred, strengths-based approach, you will complete Adult Needs Assessments and Reviews in line with the Care Act, focusing on what individuals can do rather than what they cannot.

You must have the ability to travel across the county within reasonable timeframes in order to meet the needs of the service. This may include responding to unplanned visits at short notice, which could involve travel outside the local area or county. Mileage expenses are reimbursed for travel from the office to appointments.

Our core office hours are 08:45-17:15 (Mon-Thu), 08:45-16:45 (Fri). We work in a hybrid way with a mix of home based and office working. We currently work from offices for a minimum of two days per week. However, there will be a requirement to be in the office to meet the needs of the service.

About you

Within the Community Wellbeing Team team we are proud of the work we complete and the high-quality service we deliver. Recruiting the right person is essential to ensure we continue to provide the best possible support to those who access our services as well as our colleagues. We are committed to Making a Difference across Lincolnshire.

You will need to have experience in strength-based assessment including risk assessments and care planning in order to support our goal to deliver person-centred, solution-focused support.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• A positive and proactive attitude, with self-motivation and enthusiasm to achieve the best outcomes.
• Respect for individuals, ensuring dignity and choice are at the heart of everything we do.
• Excellent communication skills are required with the ability to use verbal and non verbal cues and apply professional curiosity when needed.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving, to deliver innovative solutions that meet individual needs.
• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure, especially during emergency situations.
• A collaborative approach that values Teamwork, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, inclusive culture.

By joining us, you will help us achieve our shared vision: empowering people, promoting independence, and improving lives across Lincolnshire.

A full person specification is available in the attached job description: it is advised that you review this prior to commencing your application.

About the team

The Lincoln North and Gainsborough Community Wellbeing Team is made up of creative, innovative, passionate practitioners who strive to provide the best service to people in our area. We take great pride in our work when supporting people and their families. We work with people from the age of 18 and upwards. We are a very supportive and positive team. We are dedicated to continually learning and developing our skills in a creative way. Everyone is unique and brings a wealth of experience and qualities to the job. We regularly come together as a team for peer support, team huddles and development and social events. We recognise the importance of working together and learning from our peers.

Our offices bases are in Lincoln and Gainsborough.

About our offer

We celebrate our team and individual achievements and share our experiences. It is important that practitioners feel appreciated, motivated and supported - our staff are our most valued asset. We offer monthly 1-1 supervisions, team and development meetings, extensive training and learning, and opportunities to help shape the delivery of services.

Along with a competitive salary we offer:

• Reimbursement for professional registration fees

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

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

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.

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 .

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 .

Our values - collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible - guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

• Job Category Social Care Unqualified - Adult
• Location Lincoln and Gainsborough, United Kingdom