Community Care Officer - Maximising Independence service

Multiple posts are available

24 March 2021
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time
37, 21.5 or 18.5
Welbeck House, Sherwood Energy Village. Darwin Drive, New Ollerton, NG22 9FF
Adult Social Care and Health
£23,541 - £27,041 per annum
£23,541 - £27,041 per annum (pro rata)

The Maximising Independence Service (MIS) is a new service area in the Adult Social Care department, which is focused on early resolution, prevention and promoting independence and wellbeing. The aim of the service is to help people to maximise their independence as much as possible by providing information, advice and guidance, setting short-term goals and identifying support to achieve those goals. 

This could include:

  • Enablement
  • Reablement
  • Benefits advice
  • Signposting to community support
  • Equipment and minor adaptations
  • Carers support and advice
  • Routine moving and handling reviews (Single Handed Care)
  • Support from i-work
  • Blue badge eligibility

The Maximising Independence Service will also work with other providers to support people to increase their independence and wellbeing.

To help us achieve our aim, we’re looking for a variety of staff who have the right skills, knowledge and above all else, values. So, do your values match ours?

We think it is important to: 

•             Promote the principles of choice and control

•             Take a personalised approach to supporting people

•             Provide care and support with dignity and respect

•             Take pride in the quality of the work we do 

We are looking for a number of Community Care Officers who will work in each of the MIS teams (MIS North covering Newark & Bassetlaw, MIS mid covering Mansfield & Ashfield, and MIS South covering Broxtowe, Gedling & Rushcliffe areas) Do you think you can make a positive contribution to the service? If so, we would love to hear from you!

If you feel that you would be well suited to this type of work and have the relevant experience and skills to meet the job description, we would welcome an application from you. In return, you will receive ongoing training and coaching, regular supervision, annual development appraisals alongside the support of a highly skilled team. You will be provided with appropriate technology and access to work remotely. 

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Tania Middleton on 0115 8546182 or email tania.middleton@nottscc.gov.uk

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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