Reablement Support Worker

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Pension scheme top-up

Employee Assistance Programme

Physiotherapy services

Discounts at retailers

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council seeks a Reablement Support Worker to help individuals regain independence by supporting them in their own homes on a short-term basis after illness or injury.

You will assist with meals, personal care and daily routines, while encouraging confidence and skill development in a compassionate, team-based setting.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel between clients' homes.
• Experience of providing direct support to adults, including assisting with personal care.
• Experience in health and social care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support people in their own homes on a short-term basis after illness or injury.
• Help rebuild confidence and develop daily living skills and independence.
• Assist with meals and personal care as part of daily routines.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing within a team environment.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence and live life to the fullest? Do you want a rewarding career where every day makes a real difference?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Reablement Support Worker, you'll support people in their own homes on a short-term basis following illness, injury, or a change in circumstances. Your role will focus on helping individuals rebuild their confidence, develop everyday living skills, and regain their independence.

This is a truly rewarding opportunity to help people achieve goals they may not have thought possible, from preparing meals and managing personal care to rebuilding confidence in daily routines.

Why join our Reablement Service?

No two days are the same. You'll work alongside a supportive and dedicated team, helping people achieve positive outcomes while developing your own skills and career.

Hear from our staff:

I love working for the Reablement Service. I get to help people get back their independence and see the satisfaction that gives them. We are a short-term service so have a regular change of people which means there is a variety, and no two days are the same. We are a friendly, close-knit team and the Council really encourages training and development. I have progressed in my career from Home Care Worker to Reablement Support Worker and then to Assistant Coordinator.

Hear from our clients:

I foundallof the staff friendly, caring and comforting. With their help, it has put me on the road to recovery. I will miss them when they leave and would like to pass on my gratitude to everyone concerned that has helped me to live independently.

What we're looking for

We are looking for caring, motivated individuals who:

• Are committed to promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing
• Have a compassionate and person-centred approach
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Are enthusiastic about supporting others to achieve their goals

Essential Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel between clients' homes
• Experience of providing direct support to adults, including assisting with personal care

This role is ideal for individuals with previous experience in health and social care who are passionate about supporting people to regain confidence, develop skills, and live independently in their own homes.

What we can offer you

We are committed to helping our employees develop and succeed.

You will receive:

• A structured induction and comprehensive training programme
• Support to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression pathways within Adult Social Care

This is a part time role of 25 hours per week and the actual salary for the role is £17,856 - £18,722.

(appointments will be made at Grade E-F, dependent on relevant care experience)

Our Benefits

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we value our employees and recognise the important work they do.

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Opportunities to enhance pension contributions and plan for retirement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Physiotherapy services
• Discounts at high street and online retailers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities

Working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

We are proud to be a great place to work, where employees are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive difference to our communities every day.

To learn more about working with us, visit: www.stockton.gov.uk/careers

Please note that we're unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.

Important Applicant Guidance

1. Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
2. Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from '[e-mail]' to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your account.
3. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
4. Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
5. Council Principles: The Council's recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
6. Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee's visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.