Reablement Support Worker - Help Adults Live Independently

The Methodist Church in Britain; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support provided for the役

Continuous support and development

Career progression opportunities

Range of employee benefits and rewards

Shift and weekend working allowance

Job summary

St Helens Borough Council's Adult Social Services is hiring a support worker for the Contact Cares intermediate care reablement service in St Helens. The role assists professional staff in delivering reablement programmes to help adults stay independent in their own homes, requiring regular office attendance and travel across the borough.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Full driving licence
• Access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the Contact Cares service
• Assist professional staff to deliver integrated reablement programmes
• Help adults aged 18 and over to regain or keep the ability to live in the community
• Support vulnerable adults to stay as independent as possible, safely in their own homes
• Put into practice rehabilitation and care support programmes set up by professional staff and team leaders
• Attend the St Helens office regularly
• Travel around St Helens and surrounding areas
• Work unsupervised on own initiative and within a team setting

Skills

Flexibility & initiative

Interpersonal & communication skills

Teamwork & autonomy

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

NVQ Level 3 in Promoting Independence

First Aid certificate

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

St Helens Borough Council's Adult Social Services is hiring a support worker for the Contact Cares intermediate care reablement service in St Helens. The role assists professional staff in delivering reablement programmes to help adults stay independent in their own homes, requiring regular office attendance and travel across the borough.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. An enhanced DBS check is required.