Building Independence Team Support Worker

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Essential Car User Allowance

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a compassionate Reablement Officer to support vulnerable adults to live independently at home. You will assess needs, create personalised plans and provide intensive, strength-based support to promote confidence and resilience.

The role requires collaboration with families, carers and health professionals, plus adherence to safeguarding and regulatory standards. The post is permanent, full-time, onsite, with essential car user allowance and mandatory

Qualifications

• Experience of assessing needs and delivering person-centred, strengths-based support.
• Ability to build effective relationships with service users, families and partners.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, mental capacity, risk management and social care legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments, reviews and interventions to identify individual needs, strengths, risks and desired outcomes.
• Develop and coordinate personalised support plans that promote independence and control.
• Provide intensive support to adults with complex needs using strength-based approaches.
• Work with service users, families, carers, health professionals and partners for holistic support.
• Support safeguarding, mental capacity assessments, risk management and records in line with Council and CQC requirements.

Skills

Assessment & planning

Person-centred care

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Care Certificate Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working style: On Site

Additional Payments: Essential Car User Allowance

Closing date: 11.59pm, [Advertise for 4 weeks)

Interview Method: In Person

You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As a Reablement Officer, you'll adopt a person-centred approach to support vulnerable adults to remain safely in their own homes and achieve the highest possible level of independence.

You'll help the Reablement Service to deliver outcome-focused support, ensuring people can build confidence, develop resilience and access the resources and services they need to live independently. Your work will contribute to reducing ongoing care needs, supporting wellbeing and improving outcomes for Manchester residents.

In This Role You Will

• Carry out assessments, reviews and interventions to identify individual needs, strengths, risks and desired outcomes.
• Develop and coordinate personalised support plans that promote independence, choice and control, helping people achieve realistic goals and aspirations.
• Provide intensive support to adults with complex needs, using strength-based approaches to build confidence, resilience and daily living skills.
• Work with service users, families, carers, health professionals, community groups and partner agencies to ensure coordinated and holistic support.
• Support safeguarding, mental capacity assessments, risk management and service improvement activities, maintaining accurate records and performance information in line with Council and CQC requirements.

Pre-Employment Checks

If You Are Successful, Your Appointment Will Be Subject To Completing The Relevant Pre‑employment Checks. These Checks Will Be Carried Out As Part Of Our Recruitment Process And Includes

• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance- The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice . We have a policy on the secure handling, storage and use of DBS information, as well as a policy on the recruitment and employment of ex-offenders. Both policies are available on request.
• If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to GOV UK for details for how to obtain your Police check or Certificates of Good Character.
• Qualification: Hold or willing to undertake the Care Certificate and minimum level 3 or equivalent qualification or be willing to work towards this within 6 months of starting the role.
• Essential Car: This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work.
• Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
• Evidence of conduct in previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to. Health or social care or Children or vulnerable adults
• Proof of identity including a recent photograph
• Full Employment history
• Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

For more information on these checks, please visit checks page.

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and organised individual who is committed to supporting vulnerable adults to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence. You will have experience of working with people who have complex support needs and be confident in assessing needs, developing support plans and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. You will be committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services and promoting dignity, respect, equality and inclusion in everything you do.

We'll Use The Following Essential Criteria To Decide Which Candidates To Invite To Assessment. Use Your Personal Statement To Provide Evidence Of How You Meet Each One, Supported By Relevant Examples

• Experience of assessing needs and delivering person-centred, strengths-based support that promotes independence and achieves positive outcomes for vulnerable adults.
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with service users, families, colleagues and partner agencies, demonstrating excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, mental capacity, risk management and relevant social care legislation, together with experience of maintaining accurate records and working to regulatory standards.

If you're invited to assessment, we'll look at a wider range of the role requirements. For more detail, please see the role profile.

Use of AI

You may use AI to support your application, but all examples must be your own and based on real experience. Applications may be withdrawn if content is misleading or presents someone else's experience as your own. Internal candidates may also face disciplinary action.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

Applicants who meet the essential shortlisting criteria and are eligible under the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme will be progressed to the assessment stage.

Support and Adjustments

If you're successful in securing a role, we'll make every effort to provide the support, equipment and reasonable adjustments you need to carry out your duties. Where needed, we'll consider adapting aspects of the role. Find out more about our inclusion and wellbeing.

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city. You'll help improve lives and support our local communities. Working together, we can create better public services for everyone.

Benefits we offer

• Up to 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 days after five years’ service
• Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave
• Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave
• A 35-hour work week for full-time roles
• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Employee discounts and perks

Learn more at Careers - Manchester City Council

Our commitment to inclusion

At Manchester City Council, we're dedicated to creating a workplace that fully reflects the diversity of our local communities. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from applicants from ethnic minority communities and disabled people, who remain underrepresented in parts of our workforce.

GM Elevate Programme

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'Personal Statement' section or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.

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