Doncaster council
Community Care Officer (CDC)
Job Description
Community Care Officer (CDC)
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Bentley Resource Centre
26/01/2025
Community Care Officer (CDC)
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
Grade 7, £27,259 – £29,955 pro rata
Contractual hours
18.5
Basis
Part time
Region
Doncaster
Job category/type
Adult Social Work
Date posted
02/01/2025
Job reference
REQ19034
Job description
Based at: Adult North Team hybrid working between Bentley Resource Centre and Home Working
Salary: Grade 7, £27,259 – £29,955 pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 18.5 hours per week
Closing date: 26th January 2025
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
Would you like to be part of Adult Social Care, offering support and guidance to residents of Doncaster and their families in the North of the city. We strive to maintain a person centred approach that enables individuals to identify their own strengths, what is important to them, what support they may require and how to maintain their independence wherever possible, while working closely with both internal and external partners.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Adults Wellbeing and Culture Directorate in the North Team as a Community Care Officer. Undertaking initial conversations and assessments for people and carers who need support, promoting independence and reducing risks for adults living in Doncaster in line with the Care Act (2014). Applying person centred, strengths based approaches alongside other professionals to identify what support is needed whilst respecting individual values, culture and diversity. Your role will also include safeguarding vulnerable adults when the need arises, working closely with others for support.
Essential skills and knowledge in recording and report writing, strength based approach to assessment with an aim of positive outcomes, awareness and experience of risk assessment are key to the role. You will also work with carers to support, signpost and assess their needs in accordance with the Care Act 2014. Knowledge of current Adult Social Care Policy and legislation is key.
As a Community Care Officer you will also support and assist in the development and implementation of the locality based community led support model using creative ways to support service users and carers.
If you enjoy supporting people to achieve their outcomes and working as part of a dedicated team this may be the role for you.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.
Shortlisting date: Week commencing: 27th January 2025.
Interviews Week commencing: Week commencing 3rd February 2025.
For further information or to discuss the vacancies, please call Liz Isaac, Interim Team Leader on 01302 735465, Michelle Varley Advanced Practitioner or Emma Leishman, Advanced Practitioner on 01302 735465.
This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
English Fluency Duty Under The Immigration Act 2016: As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers being able to provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.
Community Care Officer (CDC)