Community Care Officer

1
22 March 2021
Permanent
Part Time
21.5
Ashfield Health & Wellbeing Centre, Portland Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7AE
Adult Social Care and Health
01 April 2021
£23,541 - £27,041 per annum (pro rata)

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.

Nottinghamshire County Council has been named the country’s most improved County Council in services for older people and people with disabilities (report by iMPOWER Consulting, 2018). This is a great opportunity to advance a career in adult social care.

You will need to 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 also need to have excellent IT skills.

This role will give you the opportunity to work alongside Social Workers, Occupational Therapists 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

For more information about these posts, please visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/adultsocialcarejobs or contact Gregg Dunning, Team Manager on 0115 977 3967.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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