Community Care Officer Level 2

Lincolnshire pa.; Wollaton, Gainsborough CP; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Registration fees reimbursed

Career progression

Generous annual leave

Training and learning

Monthly supervision

Shape service delivery

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking two Community Care Officer Level 2 positions in Lincoln North and Gainsborough. One is full-time and one part-time, with hybrid working and at least two office days per week.

You will assess adults under the Care Act 2014, using a strengths-based, person-centred approach to promote independence, enable community access and support safe, effective care planning. Travel across the county is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of strengths-based assessment including risk assessments and care planning.
• Experience delivering statutory duties under the Care Act 2014.
• Ability to travel county-wide to appointments.
• Accurate spoken English to converse with customers.

Responsibilities

• Complete Adult Needs Assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014.
• Deliver statutory duties under the Care Act 2014.
• Support adults to enable independent living.
• Use a person-centred, strengths-based approach.
• Travel across the county to appointments, including unplanned visits.
• Work in a hybrid pattern, attending the nominated work base when required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Non-verbal communication

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Dignity and respect

Job description

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