Opportunity
An exciting opportunity for a Level Two Community Care Officer has become available, and we are looking for a motivated individual who can bring their individual style, skills and aptitude to this role. If you want to make a difference to the lives of children with disabilities and their families then come and work for us in the Children with Disabilities Occupational Therapy Team. We welcome applications from positive, enthusiastic individuals seeking to develop their skills and knowledge. Working to support children and their families, you will elicit the voice of the child, promoting their active participation in decision‑making.
Overview
You will join an enthusiastic county‑wide team supporting children and young people with disabilities in Lincolnshire. For us, great work starts with great people; those who enjoy being part of a dynamic team, working closely with colleagues across health and social care. You will be based in the Sleaford office and work under the guidance of the Occupational Therapy team to provide a safe, child‑focused, needs‑led service to assist children to maximise opportunities for personal development and independence. You will cover duty daily which will primarily be office‑based. You will hold and manage a caseload of service users under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist, providing a range of equipment, arranging minor adaptation work and teaching alternative techniques to increase independence with daily activities. We are forward‑thinking and passionate about the work we do and the difference we can make. We are committed to supporting Occupational Therapy students; actively building links with the local universities both as placement educators and as guest lecturers. We have team members who are involved in promoting Occupational Therapy at a county and national level, working to promote good practice. These activities reflect our drive to provide a high‑quality, evidence‑based service.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
* You will need the organisation and administrative skills necessary for managing duty and a varied caseload with a good standard of further education, including Maths and English.
* Ideally, you should have practice experience within social care or a similar setting or transferable skills.
* You should be able to demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development and to work as part of a team.
* The ability to work with children with disabilities and their families, demonstrating values to promote wellbeing, independence and challenge discriminations.
* You must have access to a car with business insurance and a full UK driving licence, in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
* We will offer you an in‑depth, structured induction, regular high‑quality supervision and ongoing support. This is achieved through monthly supervisions, annual appraisals, internal and external CPD opportunities including post‑graduate training opportunities, attendance at equipment exhibitions and conferences supported by a role‑specific training offer.
* We understand the need for a good work/life balance and flexibility, supporting you with opportunities for group learning, peer support, team meetings and access to emotional wellbeing support/counselling. We are based in Sleaford and follow Lincolnshire County Council's flexible working policy.
Benefits
* A contributory pension
* Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle‑to‑work
* Flexible working policies
* A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
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