Empowerment Support Worker for Reablement & Independence

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly hours guaranteed

Mileage paid 45p per mile

Paid annual leave starts at 26 days

Job summary

Devon County Council is hiring a Short Term Services Support Worker to assist people in Exeter, East Devon and Mid Devon in regaining independence. You will work in clients' homes, promoting confidence, independence and personal goal achievement.

The role offers varied hours with full training in social care reablement, mileage paid, and annual leave. Starting salary is £25,760 pro-rata, rising to £27,476 pro-rata after two years, with evenings and Sundays enhancements.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and compassionate disposition.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and customer service.
• Comfortable using digital devices and mobile technology (full training provided).

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one with people in their own homes to promote independence.
• Support personal care and develop everyday living skills.
• Help clients achieve personal goals and regain confidence.
• Use practical techniques and equipment to enable independence.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other professionals to deliver outstanding support.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Equality and diversity

Customer service

Digital devices use

Job description

Devon County Council is hiring a Short Term Services Support Worker to assist people in Exeter, East Devon and Mid Devon in regaining independence. You will work in clients' homes, promoting confidence, independence and personal goal achievement.

The role offers varied hours with full training in social care reablement, mileage paid, and annual leave. Starting salary is £25,760 pro-rata, rising to £27,476 pro-rata after two years, with evenings and Sundays enhancements.