Complex Lives Support Officer (Temporary)

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lincolnshire Council's Housing, Rehabilitation & Recovery services are offering opportunities to assist in keeping people safe and well under the direct supervision of a Senior Reablement Officer, helping individuals live independently in their own homes or in supported accommodation.

You will promote inclusion, independence, recovery, and well-being using Outcome tools completed with supervision, delivering person-centred, strength-based support.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic IT skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to attend training.
• Adult Care Worker Qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term housing support to help people live independently.
• Assist in maintaining safe and suitable accommodation.
• Use person-centred and strength-based approaches to support customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

IT skills

Education

Adult Care Worker Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Join our Housing, Rehabilitation & Recovery services for exciting opportunities to participate in keeping people safe and well under the direct supervision of a Senior Reablement Officer to assist in maintaining an individual in safe and suitable accommodation, preparing for living independently in their own homes and within designated supported accommodation settings.

The role will promote inclusion, independence, recovery, and well-being through the use of Outcome tools which will be completed jointly under supervision. Support will be provided in a person-centred way using a strength-based approach.

North Lincolnshire Council is committed to building upon its successes of working together with partners to keep people safe and well whilst enabling resilient and flourishing communities. Housing, Rehabilitation and Recovery support helps our most vulnerable residents to set up or maintain a stable home environment and to be an active part of their community. It is a short-term service that aims to give individuals the skills and confidence to be able to live independently.

To be successful in this role you will need to be a motivated person with excellent communication skills who can manage their time effectively and prioritise their workload. You should be approachable and non-judgmental with the patience and determination to encourage our customers to achieve their goals employing a person-centred and strength-based approach.

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• You must hold English and Maths GCSE A-C or 4+ or working towards
• Have good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to attend training
• Have an Adult Care Worker Qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.