Complex Lives Support Officer (Temporary)

Job description

The Vacancy

Join our Housing, Rehabilitation & Recovery services for exciting opportunities to participate in keeping people safe and well under the direct supervision of a Senior Reablement Officer to assist in maintaining an individual in safe and suitable accommodation, preparing for living independently in their own homes and within designated supported accommodation settings.

The role will promote inclusion, independence, recovery, and well-being through the use of Outcome tools which will be completed jointly under supervision. Support will be provided in a person-centred way using a strength-based approach.

North Lincolnshire Council is committed to building upon its successes of working together with partners to keep people safe and well whilst enabling resilient and flourishing communities. Housing, Rehabilitation and Recovery support helps our most vulnerable residents to set up or maintain a stable home environment and to be an active part of their community. It is a short-term service that aims to give individuals the skills and confidence to be able to live independently.

To be successful in this role you will need to be a motivated person with excellent communication skills who can manage their time effectively and prioritise their workload. You should be approachable and non-judgmental with the patience and determination to encourage our customers to achieve their goals employing a person-centred and strength-based approach.

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:
• You must hold English and Maths GCSE A-C or 4+ or working towards
• Have good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good time management
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Team working
• Ability to attend training
• Have an Adult Care Worker Qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

For more information please contact Naomi Collinson at [email protected]

Closing date: 11 September 2026

Interview date: 15 September 2026

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

The Council

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.

The Benefits

Staff discounts

Annual leave

Access to pensions

Salary sacrifice
schemes

Free car parking

Eye test and glasses reimbursements