Reablement Support Worker - Community Based

TN United Kingdom; Bury; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Reablement Support Worker to join their community-focused team in Bury. This full-time role involves supporting adults in regaining independence, particularly those recently discharged from healthcare facilities. You will provide tailored care solutions, work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to a safe and stimulating environment. Ideal candidates will possess home care experience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to develop professionally. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity could be a perfect fit.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Benefits Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in home care and working with adults is essential.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to aid recovery and promote independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective care.

Skills

Home Care Experience

Good Communication Skills

Technology Proficiency for Care Planning

Self-Motivated

Energetic Attitude

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Reablement Support Worker - Community Based, Bury

Location: Bury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a844fa327170

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

You will be working as a vital Reablement Support Worker within the Intermediate Care Service within Bury Council. This position is 100% community-focused within Bury and surrounding areas. The role involves supporting adults in medical and/or mental health reablement at their own homes, particularly those recently discharged from hospital or reablement units who may lack family or social support in the short term to regain independence.

It is essential to be a driver with access to a car and be comfortable working in clients' homes.

This is a full-time position with a split shift pattern aligning with client needs: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday; Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Hours are 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm.

• Provide person-centered, therapeutic, and creative solutions to aid recovery and promote independence.
• Deliver, evaluate, and adjust reablement programs to meet goals and recovery timelines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across health, social care, and community partners.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment for individuals in reablement.

Requirements:

We seek a support worker experienced in home care, ideally qualified to Level 2 or willing to develop skills. Experience with moving and positioning adults and medication distribution is essential. You should be self-motivated, hardworking, and capable of managing your own caseload within a small team. Physical and mental well-being are crucial due to the busy nature of the service. An energetic, enthusiastic attitude and the ability to encourage positive behavioral changes are important.

Good communication skills and proficiency in technology for care planning and reporting are required.

This role reports to a Community Reablement Manager/Team Lead and is employed by Bury Council on a Band 7 salary of £25,584 per annum (£13.26 per hour). Benefits include generous holiday entitlement and a benefits allowance.