Community Care Officer (Supply Register)

Various posts available. Number of hours to be worked per week varies. All posts may be subject to 7 day working in the future if required.

Are you interested in a rewarding job that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults in our community and supports their independence? Are you someone who enjoys a challenge? If so, then read on.

We want to recruit Community Care Officers to join our pool of committed and professional staff who can be called upon to fill our vacancies and join our Adult Social Care teams.

Our vacancies span across all districts in Nottinghamshire and include working alongside our community of Aging Well (over 65) and Living Well (under 65) adults as well our specialist maximising independence and hospital based teams. We are looking for enthusiastic people to join us on our journey to ensure individuals are given the chance to live as best they can.

About You

You will have some experience of working with members of the public and the ability to work with people with complex needs. You will have experience of either paid employment or voluntary work in a caring and supportive environment and be able to undertake reviews and assessments. You will have the opportunity to work alongside social workers and other professionals to promote an individual’s independence and well-being. A full driving licence is required and access to a car for which mileage will be paid.

If this sounds like you, why not come and work for us and watch your career grow?

What we offer

• A career pathway that provides a comprehensive induction, training and development
• Latest technology enabling you to work flexibly
• Excellent occupational pension scheme
• Employee offers and discounts
• Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays
• Career break scheme
• A right environment where you feel valued and supported
• Employee counselling service
• Special leave provision for employees with caring responsibilities and the observance of religious festival

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case Nottinghamshire County Council  will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Due to the nature of the vacancies signing up to the update service would greatly assist candidates in ensuring the immediate up take of roles, if not already signed up to the service this can be done within 30 days of the DBS at the candidates own expense.

We hold interview panels for this post every two weeks. Your application will be reviewed as soon as we receive it for consideration at our next panel.

For more information about these posts, please visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/adultsocialcarejobs or contact Sharon Hayles, Team Manager on 0115 8846277/07834008012