Lincolnshire County Council’s Adult Social Care - Learning Disability team in West Lindsey is delighted to offer for recruitment two posts; one is a 30-hour temporary position (covering maternity leave, for 9 months) the other is a part time post 18.5 hours which is a permanent post for a Community Care Officer – Level one. This is an excellent opportunity to start/further your career in social care and gain invaluable experience within a highly professional social care team.
About the Role
The role requires you to carry out strengths based Adult Needs Assessments and Reviews; we focus on what the person ‘can do’ rather than what they ‘cannot do’. We work with the service user and their families to maximise independence; assessing and managing identified risks and taking into consideration any informal support being provided.
You will determine eligibility for funded services in accordance with the Care Act 2014, and where needed, arrange cost effective packages of support. You will need to think creatively to determine ways in which any unmet assessed support needs can be met such as, support in the community, voluntary services, or the use of equipment such as Telecare.
You will work in partnership with agencies and stakeholders across your allocated case load which you will manage with support where required. The post has an allocated work base; travel to appointments to meet the needs of the service is required, this could include out of county travel. Work mileage claims are paid for travel to and from appointments.
About the team
The team consists of Locality Leads, Lead Practitioners, Qualified Nurses, Social Workers, Practice Educators, Unqualified Practitioners, and Community Care Officers levels one and two. Our Practitioners possess a wealth of knowledge and skills; they are supportive and nurturing with each member bringing their own skills/qualities and uniqueness to the team.
The base for the position will be Floor 2 The Guildhall, Marshals yard, Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2NA.
About you
We are proud of our teams and the service we provide; it is important that we recruit the right person. The candidate will need the following skills/qualities:
* Positive approach to their work; we can teach you the role, but you must be motivated, enthusiastic, and take pride in the work you deliver.
* Approachable and able to make people feel at ease. We work in people’s homes; it is essential we treat people with respect and dignity.
* Good communication skills – written and verbal. Good listening skills are essential; we need to ‘hear’ what we are being told and know when to demonstrate professional curiosity.
* It would be advantageous to have prior knowledge of the Care Act 2014; in-depth training will be provided.
* Manage your time effectively.
* Demonstrate good problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
About our offer
It is important that Practitioners feel appreciated and supported – our staff are our most valued asset. We provide planned 1-1 meetings, informal 1-1 meetings, weekly team meetings, and a buddy support system where needed.
* A generous pension scheme
* Mandatory and specialist training
* Staff Wellbeing initiatives
* Career progression opportunities
* Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to buy more
* Comprehensive benefits package
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role, then please contact; Karen Wilson via email karen.wilson@lincolnshire.gov.uk
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team, and the wider County Council.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an application form submission process; as such CVs will not be considered.
Applications Close on 5th January 2025 and interviews will be held W/C 13/01/2025.
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