Enablement Support Worker – Reablement & Home Care

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% weekend enhancements

15% evening enhancements

Bank holiday enhancements

34 days annual leave incl. bank hols

Mileage 45p/mile + paid travelling

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks, PPE and uniforms

Mobile phone and electronic rotas

Skills development opportunities

Job summary

The Enablement Support Worker role with Torfaen County Borough Council sits in the Integrated Reablement Team. You will provide practical help and personal care to people recovering from illness, visiting clients at home across Torfaen and during reablement stays at Ty Glas y Dorlan.

Applicants must have a UK driving licence, be registered as a Domiciliary Care Worker, and have or be willing to work towards NVQ/QCF Levels in Health & Social Care. Welsh language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Care is required or willingness to work towards QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Registration as a Domiciliary Care Worker under Welsh law is required.
• Current UK driving licence and use of transport with business insurance.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical help, personal care and support to people after illness or hospital stay.
• Enable individuals to maximise and maintain their independence.
• Support people in their own homes across Torfaen or during reablement stays at Ty Glas y Dorlan.
• Work a planned rota of four days out of seven, mixing days and evenings or evenings only.

Skills

Care in the community

Independent working

Flexible approach

People skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Willingness to pursue QCF Level 2

Job description

The Enablement Support Worker role with Torfaen County Borough Council sits in the Integrated Reablement Team. You will provide practical help and personal care to people recovering from illness, visiting clients at home across Torfaen and during reablement stays at Ty Glas y Dorlan.

Applicants must have a UK driving licence, be registered as a Domiciliary Care Worker, and have or be willing to work towards NVQ/QCF Levels in Health & Social Care. Welsh language skills are desirable.