Home Support Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bolton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for dedicated support workers to help individuals regain their skills and confidence in community settings. This permanent position requires a full driving licence and offers flexible working hours on a rota basis. Suitable candidates should be caring, person-centred, and willing to work independently. The role provides an opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives and offers a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Discounts

Gym membership discounts

Pension scheme

Wellbeing services

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• No prior experience required, but commitment to social care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals at risk of needing social care to regain functioning.
• Provide personal care, administer medication, and ensure dignity for service users.
• Collaborate with NHS colleagues and other professionals.

Skills

Caring

Person-centred approach

Effective communication

Job description

Grade: D SCP6 £19,667 to SCP11 £21,296. The position attracts an essential car user allowance and a 7% salary enhancement for out-of-hours work.

Contract: Permanent, 28 hours per week on a rota basis.

Role specifics: Must be over 18 years old and hold a full UK driving licence.

The Role

The service provides a stepping stone to independence by supporting people to regain lost skills, learn new skills, and adapt to the challenges of living independently.

You will work within a CQC "Good" rated Home Support Reablement Council Team, collaborating with professionals such as NHS colleagues, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists to provide care, including but not limited to:

• Moving and Handling
• Personal Care
• Administering medication
• Ensuring service users' dignity and wishes are central to the care provided

Home Support Reablement is a short-term service with quick turnover of service users. Support workers assist individuals at risk of needing social care or with increased care needs to regain functioning, maintain life skills, rebuild confidence, and promote wellbeing.

28-hour contracts are available on a rolling rota with flexible shift patterns, including split shifts. (See attached rota examples)

About You

Are you caring, person-centred, and committed? If so, we want to hear from you!

Do you have a full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes? We are recruiting support workers passionate about supporting adults in the community, capable of working independently. You should be able to communicate clearly with people of all levels and encourage engagement to help individuals reach their potential.

No experience is required for the role, but a commitment to working in social care is essential.

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organization committed to fostering active, connected, and prosperous communities. We aim to improve outcomes and the experience of Bolton residents, building a vibrant community based on cohesion, successful businesses, and healthy, engaged residents.

We offer our employees a range of benefits, including discounts, gym membership discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, generous annual leave, flexible working, a pension scheme, and wellbeing services.

Our values are central to our work. Please read about them, along with our staff benefits, job description/person specification, legal information, and top tips.

Ready to apply?

Click Apply and explain how you meet the person specification.

We are committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Visit greater.jobs for more information.

We are dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people. An Enhanced DBS check is required.

This role is customer-facing and requires a specified level of spoken English.

We recognize continuous service within Greater Manchester organizations, providing access to our benefits. More details are available on the greater.jobs homepage.

Additional Information

For more about working for Bolton Council, visit greater.jobs or contact [e-mail].

Documents available include DBS info, Right to Work, Values & Behaviours, Privacy Notice, Staff Benefits, Job Description & Person Specification, and rotas.

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