Personal Wellbeing Assistant

WMJobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working options

Local authority pension scheme

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking Personal Wellbeing Assistants to join our Community Enablement team. These part-time roles (21 hours per week) require evening shifts 4pm–10pm and a rota that includes weekends. Travel across the city and a valid vehicle are essential.

You will support adults at home with personal care, meals and medication, upholding dignity and independence. We offer a pro-rata salary (£14,985–£16,231 p.a.) and the chance to develop through training and apprenticeships,

Qualifications

• Be able to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Be person centred and flexible.
• Have good organisational skills and able to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of care in a person’s own home, including personal care and medication support.
• Assist with meals and drinks and promote privacy, dignity and independence.
• Work a rota including weekend evenings (4pm–10pm) and travel across the city.

Skills

Team work

Person centred

Organisational skills

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council,

Directorate: Adult Social Care and All Age Commissioning

Section: Adult Social Care Provider Services, Enablement Team

Grade: Level 5

Actual Salary: £14,985 - £16,231 per annum

Hours: 21 hours per week, working shifts between the hours of 4pm and 10pm

There are 3 part-time permanent roles available

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

The Role:

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and self-motivated Personal Wellbeing Assistants to join our strong Community Enablement team. These are part time positions only, working 21 hours per week and therefore the salary will be pro rata. You will be required to work on a rota basis which will include weekends. These posts are for evening shifts only 4 pm - 10 pm.

The role will require you to be able to travel across the city. You must be able to drive and have your own vehicle.

Are you caring?

Are you hardworking?

Are you honest?

Are you reliable?

If you consider yourself to be all of the above, Stoke-on-Trent City Council currently has excellent opportunities available within the Community and would love to hear from you!

A Personal Wellbeing Assistant will provide all aspects of care in a person's own home. This may include personal care, assist with medication, support with meals and drinks You will be required to have a genuine interest and commitment to providing high quality care and support to adults in promoting their privacy, dignity, choice and independence. Also, from within the council you will offered a comprehensive framework of core skills and knowledge. A rolling programme of induction and accredited training opportunities will build your confidence and enable you to reach your full potential.

If you would like further information about the role please do not hesitate to get in touch with any of the following -Jody Myatt, Wellbeing Registered Manager 01782 234325 or email [e-mail]

About You:

• Be able to work on your own and as part of a team
• Be person centred and flexible
• Have good organisational skills and able to prioritise tasks

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks:

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Rightto Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.