Job Title: Community Care Officer
Location: Lincoln
Rate Of Pay: £18 Umbrella P/H
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Our Client as a Community Care Officer Level 2, where you'll work closely with individuals, families, and communities to promote independence and well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Adult Care and Community Wellbeing Directorate, providing essential care and support services tailored to meet diverse needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of service users with complex needs, identifying appropriate solutions to promote independence.
- Conduct assessments of needs, including health, housing, and social care requirements.
- Develop and implement tailored care packages in collaboration with service users, carers, and other agencies.
- Provide advice, arrange equipment or minor adaptations, and teach techniques to enhance independent living.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and represent the Directorate in multi-agency meetings.
- Support qualified social workers and therapists, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
- Maintain accurate records, monitor progress, and adapt care plans to achieve desired outcomes.
What We're Looking For:
- A minimum of 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent, including English and Maths.
- Experience in a strengths-based approach to care, promoting independence.
- Knowledge of relevant health and social care legislation.
- Effective IT skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
- Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding practices, and the rights of service users and carers.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.
- Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Work in a role where you can make a tangible difference to the community.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous leave entitlement and pension contributions.
