Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed highly motivated, and performance orientated, to join an established team. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to be part of Lewisham’s model of Integrated Health and Social Care, with multi-disciplinary teams including the voluntary sector, to promote independence and personalisation
The main purpose of this job is to work as a care management officer to assess the needs of vulnerable adults and their carer’s.
What’s the role?
Assessing the needs of vulnerable adults and their careers, and to support them to arrange services to meet the needs. This role is for a full time Case management officer hours comprising of 35 hrs per week
Assessing and reviewing Adult social care plans is a key component of this role as well as recording accurately on case files.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What We’re Looking For
Be able to work Flexibly
You will have an eye for accuracy and can ensure quality and consistency
Work in a strength’s-based way
Enthusiasm to make a difference in people’s lives
Being able to communicate in an effective and calm manner, is key, always remaining professional but supportive and clear.
It's important you are aware of legislative requirements, and maintain an up-to-date knowledge
In return, we will offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. You will also be required to visit service users in their homes.
Special conditions
- The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
The recruitment process is anonymous, and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact
[email protected] or
[email protected]Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
- 39,150- 40,344 (SO1) per annum
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email
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