Nottinghamshire County Council
Community Care Officer
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Community Care Officer
Community Care Officer (Fixed Term, Part Time, Hybrid)
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 per annum (pro rata)
- Hours: Part-time (22.5 hours per week) for 12 months
- Location: Meadow House, Mansfield, NG18 2TB
- Working Arrangements: Hybrid
- Competency Framework: Tier 7a
About the Role
At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are dedicated to supporting our community and enabling individuals to achieve fulfilling lives in their own homes with the people and things they cherish.
As a Community Care Officer, you will play a crucial role in helping clients define and achieve their personal goals. By employing strength-based approaches, you’ll promote choice, control, and self-directed support, ensuring individuals can actively manage their needs and risks.
Join a friendly, supportive team in a fast-paced environment, where strong organisation and caseload management skills will be fundamental to delivering impactful, client-centred care.
Responsibilities
Your key duties will include:
- Identifying Goals: Collaborate with clients to understand and realise their aspirations.
- Coordinating Care: Arrange and manage services to meet individual needs effectively.
- Promoting Independence: Empower clients to take control of their own care.
- Collaborating with Professionals: Work seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic support.
- Managing Caseloads: Balance client needs efficiently to ensure high-quality, timely care.
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Requirements
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- Relevant Qualification: In social care or a related field.
- Experience: At least 2 years in adult social care (preferably in a community setting).
- Care Approaches: Knowledge and application of strength-based and person-centred care.
Desired Traits
We seek candidates with:
- Empathy and Compassion: A strong desire to support and understand clients.
- Communication Skills: Effective listening and clear, professional interaction.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive and innovative approaches to client challenges.
- Teamwork: A collaborative mindset to work alongside colleagues and external professionals.
** Benefits & Opportunities**
- A Place to Belong: Inclusive workplace culture where all employees are valued.
- Flexible Working: Work-life balance tailored to your needs.
- Professional Development: Training and career growth opportunities.
- Generous Leave: Supportive well-being policies, including paid leave.
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Application & Notes
Closing Date: 07 July 2026, 23:55 Interview Date: 17 July 2026 Contact: For an informal discussion, reach out to Lisa Matthews via 0115 8040558 or lisa.matthews@nottscc.gov.uk.
Additional Opportunities
- This role is also available as a secondment for existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees (approval from line manager required).
- Disability Confident: Nottinghamshire County Council will offer interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the criteria.
Essential Notes
- Appointment is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
- The Council is committed to safeguarding and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
See full details in the full job description document.
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