At North Lincolnshire Council, we are passionately dedicated to helping people maintain their independence and live the life they choose. We prioritise the most vulnerable, ensuring their safety, well-being, and connection to their communities.
Our highly acclaimed Adult Social Care services are ranked among the best in the country, and we invite you to join us in our ongoing mission to achieve the best outcomes for the people of North Lincolnshire.
Position Overview
The Home First Single Point of Access Team is seeking a Lead Officer to join our dynamic team. We work with individuals aged eighteen and above, offering varied and adaptable services to meet diverse needs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide strong operational leadership, management, and direction to frontline staff.
2. Ensure that all interventions and services are person-centred, high-quality, and efficiently utilise human, financial, and other resources.
3. Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly, solve problems, and possess good negotiation, communication, organizational, and IT skills.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with:
1. A social work degree registered with Social Work England.
2. Experience in leading and supervising teams.
3. A good understanding of the broader Adults and Health system.
4. Qualifications such as the Practice Educator Award and Best Interest Assessor are preferred, or a willingness to work towards them.
Independent travel throughout North Lincolnshire is required, as our services cover the entire area. Knowledge of adult social care legislation and frameworks is essential.
Flexibility, resilience, and dedication to teamwork are crucial.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Julia Glover at 01724 297498 or 07966621110, or email.
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.
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