243964 - Reablement Care & Support Worker

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wakefield seeks compassionate Care & Support Workers to deliver community care. Responsibilities include promoting independence and providing respectful services. Applicants should have GCSE Grades D-G in Maths & English or equivalent, and be prepared to work flexible shifts. Competitive salary starting at £25,583 with additional benefits.

Benefits

Starting salary of £25,583 - £25,989 (FTE)

Enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working

Career average pension scheme

Access to Occupational Health services

Comprehensive Induction Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to work a 4-week rolling rota that includes early and late shifts.
• Must be a car driver.

Responsibilities

• Enable service users to remain in their own homes.
• Ensure dignity and respect in care delivery.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Friendly

Education

GCSE Grades D-G in Maths & English or Functional skills level 1 in maths & English

Job description

Are you caring, compassionate, and friendly?

Do you want to make a difference to someone's life, giving them choice, control, dignity and respect?

If so, then we may have the right position for you! Our Reablement Service are seeking to appoint several Care & Support Workers, working between 33.75 hours per week.

This essential service works 7 days per week, 52 weeks a year, providing the best possible quality of care in the community.

The successful person will be a car driver and be prepared to work a 4-week rolling rota which includes Am shifts 7.00am- 15:00 and Eve shifts 14.30pm - 22:30pm.

The position does include weekends and bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enable service users to remain in their own homes by promoting independence and delivering a quality service.
• Ensure individuals are treated with dignity and respect and work alongside other professionals and agencies in a person-centred way to deliver effective services.

About the Reablement Service:

The Reablement Service provides short term care, usually delivered in the person's own home and is offered to people with disabilities and those who are recovering from an illness or injury and have the potential for significant improvement.

We provide a bridging service which provides care and support to people who are waiting for a long-term package of care to be agreed or to bridge a period of time before a package of care can restart.

Our resettlement service provides care and support for a short period of time to settle people back into their previous daily routine and gives extra support with confidence building and time to readjust after a period of time away from home.

We also provide emergency care and support response to people who need extra support whilst further assessments can be completed.

Requirements:

• GCSE Grades D-G in Maths & English or Functional skills level 1 in maths & English.
• Ability to work a 4-week rolling rota which includes Am shifts 7.00am- 15:00 and Eve shifts 14.30pm - 22:30pm.

What We Offer:

• Starting salary of £25,583 - £25,989 (FTE)
• Enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working
• Overtime opportunities
• Career average pension scheme
• Enhanced rates of pay for evenings / weekends
• Employee Benefits scheme
• Access to Occupational Health including Health and Wellbeing Services
• A comprehensive Induction Programme, regular one-to-one meetings, and a strong commitment to your personal development

How to Apply:

Please ensure you read all guidance available on the Council's website about how to complete your application form, remembering you must meet all essential criteria to be shortlisted.

Contact Us:

For further information, please contact Margarita Crofts/Debbie Seaman 07583962806/07464907721

Email: [e-mail]

Safeguarding:

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe.

Diversity:

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all.