Community Care Officer

A vacancy has arisen for a Community Care Officer which is Fixed Term until March 2026.

You will be motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will join the Continuing Health Care team. We are looking for an experienced individual with knowledge and experience of Continuing Health Care who believe they could thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. They will have established communication skills and the ability to have professionally challenging conversations.

You will be part of a diverse team carrying out collaborative, data-driven work with Health colleagues to undertake decision support tool meetings and joint funded reviews to improve outcomes in a truly personalised way and ensure proportionate care and support is in place. The team consists of a Team Manager, Service Advisors, Community Care Officers, Social Workers and an Occupational Therapist, with support from a Commissioning Officer and Project Manager.

What we offer:

The opportunity to make a real difference to the people of Nottinghamshire.
A career pathway that provides comprehensive induction, training and development, including experience of project-based work and partnership working.
A flexible work environment where you feel valued and supported.
Latest technology enabling you to work flexibly.
Mileage payment.
An electric vehicle car leasing scheme.
Excellent occupational pension scheme.
Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays.

You'll need to be able to demonstrate:

Ability to work with people and partners to achieve positive outcomes.
Knowledge of Continuing Health Care / joint funding.
Established communication skills - both written and verbal.
Able to work as part of a team.
Commitment and personal drive to excellent customer care.
Able to use a range of information technology applications.

Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment. In return for your commitment, you will join a professional and supportive culture with clear pathways for career progression and a supportive team environment.

You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to maintain your continued professional development. The preferred candidates will work a 37 hour per week contract, and we operate a flexible working time scheme around this, as well as a job share schemes for all full-time posts. The teams have adopted hybrid working, where you will be partly office and partly home based. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential.