Community Care Officer - Level 2

Job Introduction

37 hours per week with 15% Attraction & Retention Payment (secured until 31 March 2027)

Are you someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and making a real difference to lives every day? Do you want to join a team that works hard, supports each other, and finds time for a laugh along the way?

If that sounds like you, we’d love you to join our Adult Care & Community Wellbeing team at Peterborough City Hospital.

About the team

We’re a close-knit, friendly group of Social Workers, Community Care Officers, and health colleagues who work together to support patients and families during hospital stays and beyond. We know hospital life can feel fast-paced, but in our team you’ll always find support, encouragement, and a good sense of humour to get us through the busy days.

We don’t just work alongside each other – we really work as a team. We share ideas, celebrate wins (big and small), and believe that kindness and collaboration are just as important as professional skills.

What you’ll do

As a Community Care Officer, you’ll:

• Work with people and families to understand their needs, strengths and goals.
• Develop care plans and solutions that promote independence and safety.
• Work closely with Social Workers, therapists, housing and health colleagues to get the best outcomes.
• Be part of a team that makes sure patients leave hospital with the right support in place.

Join us for:

• A 15% Attraction & Retention Bonus secured until 31 March 2027 – recognition of the value you bring.
• A supportive hospital team.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills with ongoing training.
• The chance to work in a role that’s challenging, rewarding, and makes a genuine difference.
• A team that works hard but also knows the importance of good coffee, cake, and celebrating each other’s successes.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering: 
- “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
- Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
- 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
- A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
- Free financial wellbeing advice

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council  

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings compassion, communication skills, and common sense in equal measure
• Has experience of supporting people in a way that promotes independence.
• Can work well under pressure while keeping the person at the heart of everything
• Wants to be part of a team that values people as much as outcomes

Apply now

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be supported, challenged, and genuinely appreciated - Peterborough City Hospital could be the place for you.

Apply today and join a team that makes a difference every single day.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Tolu Adeyemi on tolu.adeyemi@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 10/05/26.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

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.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.