Belmont Recruitment
Community Care Officer
Job Location
Nuncargate, United Kingdom
Job Description
Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Community Care Officer to work with a Nottinghamshire-based Local Authority on a temporary assignment which is initially three months in duration. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week (Mon – Fri with occasional requirement for out-of-hours work) and is offering hybrid working.
Main Duties:
* Assess and Review individual and carer need, initiating and coordinate solutions/interventions to meet agreed personalised outcomes.
* Be responsible for the identification of potential reablement opportunities and provide access to those services as required.
* Promote independence and personalisation to ensure that service users and carers can assess and manage their own needs, (or be supported to do so) risks and uncertainties within their living environment and meet their identified short and long term outcomes.
* Identify community and other support resources, maximising individuals assets, preventative/universal services and other funding sources, in line with the Adult Social Care Strategy and the concept of ‘just enough’ support.
* Review ongoing service provision as necessary ensuring that all alternative solutions have been considered.
* Provide information, advice and support to service users and their carers.
* Be able to use the Mental Capacity Act practice framework as necessary.
* Support the work of Safeguarding Officers and Safeguarding Managers during the course of enquires (Any tasks must fall short of those completed by the Safeguarding Officer/Manager).
* Liaise and negotiate with local providers and support networks to deliver better outcomes for people.
Essential Criteria:
* Relevant Health/Social Care qualification to NVQ level 3, an equivalent qualification or evidence of required skills and experience.
* Knowledge of community care services within a health or social care setting. Knowledge of the legislation and policies in relation to adult community care services.
* Knowledge of current Adult Social Care and Health policy.
* Experience of independently managing and prioritising demands and tasks to meet objectives.
* Experience of keeping detailed records and constructing reports or formal letters/submissions.
* Demonstrable experience of using information technology in a range of applications.
If this role is of interest to you, please apply with your updated CV
Location: Nuncargate, GB
Posted Date: 9/28/2024
Main Duties:
* Assess and Review individual and carer need, initiating and coordinate solutions/interventions to meet agreed personalised outcomes.
* Be responsible for the identification of potential reablement opportunities and provide access to those services as required.
* Promote independence and personalisation to ensure that service users and carers can assess and manage their own needs, (or be supported to do so) risks and uncertainties within their living environment and meet their identified short and long term outcomes.
* Identify community and other support resources, maximising individuals assets, preventative/universal services and other funding sources, in line with the Adult Social Care Strategy and the concept of ‘just enough’ support.
* Review ongoing service provision as necessary ensuring that all alternative solutions have been considered.
* Provide information, advice and support to service users and their carers.
* Be able to use the Mental Capacity Act practice framework as necessary.
* Support the work of Safeguarding Officers and Safeguarding Managers during the course of enquires (Any tasks must fall short of those completed by the Safeguarding Officer/Manager).
* Liaise and negotiate with local providers and support networks to deliver better outcomes for people.
Essential Criteria:
* Relevant Health/Social Care qualification to NVQ level 3, an equivalent qualification or evidence of required skills and experience.
* Knowledge of community care services within a health or social care setting. Knowledge of the legislation and policies in relation to adult community care services.
* Knowledge of current Adult Social Care and Health policy.
* Experience of independently managing and prioritising demands and tasks to meet objectives.
* Experience of keeping detailed records and constructing reports or formal letters/submissions.
* Demonstrable experience of using information technology in a range of applications.
If this role is of interest to you, please apply with your updated CV
Location: Nuncargate, GB
Posted Date: 9/28/2024
Contact Information
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